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IslamabadTuesday, April 06, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Amb. Akan appointed Pakistan has a Amb. Adam Tugio the Deputy Foreign great potential opens virtual Minister of Kazakhstan for tourism trade expo 2021 Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-08 Briefs Pakistan PML-N, PPP expresses solidarity trade barbs with Jordan

A.M.Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Pakistan in Senate on Monday expressed Five parties demand allotment of complete solidarity separate Opposition benches with Hash- emite King- Special Correspondent dom of Jordan. A statement PDM serves show from foreign office said ISLAMABAD: Opposition parties in the an- cause notices that Pakistan is following ti-government coalition Pakistan Democratic ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Yemen Mohammed Motahar Ali-Shabi meeting the situation in Jordan. Movement (PDM) clashed in the first formal to PPP, ANP with Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Nawaf Saeed Al Maliky. – DNA “We stand in solidarity with Senate session on Monday. Senate Chairman the Hashemite Kingdom of Sadiq Sanjrani chaired the first sitting. Staff Report Jordan, led by His Majes- Five opposition parties in the Senate, who Amb. Akan ty King Abdullah II Ibn Al had earlier decided to constitute an independ- ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democrat- Hussein”. It further added ent group in the House consisting of 27 mem- ic Movement (PDM) has served show appointed PM wants government that Pakistan fully supports bers, demanded they be allotted separate op- cause notices to the PPP and the ANP the right of the Hashemite position benches in the Senate. These parties (Awami National Party), it emerged Deputy FM Kingdom of Jordan to pre- are PML-N, JUI-F, Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami on Monday. The development was triumphs highlighted serve its security, stability Party, National Party and BNP (Mengal). confirmed by PDM secretary general Kazakhstan and sovereignty. The group is being led by the PML-N desig- and PML-N stalwart Shahid Khaqan The premier said the government was taking nated opposition leader Senator Azam Nazir Abbasi. It was not yet clear on what "serious" steps to curb inflation Maryam Tarrar. “We should be allotted separate op- grounds the notices were issued, but Staff Report position benches and the hidden cameras [in earlier this week it was reported that ISLAMABAD: By the or- awaits the Senate elections] should be investigated,” they would be sent for not attend- der of the Head of State Shujaat Hamza PM Imran directs to Senator Tarrar said. Senators supporting ing the alliance meeting on April 2 of Kazakhstan, Akan Ra- Covid result Opposition leader Yousaf Raza Gillani pro- and violating its decision. Speaking khmetullin, the Ambassa- ISLAMABAD: Prime Minis- devise IT strategy tested Tarrar’s remarks. Government mem- to media, Abbasi said that the show dor of Kazakhstan in Paki - ter Imran Khan has called bers, too, protested when senators from the cause notices have been issued after upon spokespersons to Abid Raza stan has been appointed Shaheen Hanif as Deputy Foreign Min- highlight the government’s LAHORE: Pakistan Mus- Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 ister of the Republic of achievements so far, stress- ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has di- lim League- Kazakhstan. ing that the government’s rected the authorities concerned to finalize short, N a w a z Ambassador Akan shall performance will be visible medium and long-term strategy based on timelines (PML-N) soon take charge of his to the masses in the days for development of IT sector. Chairing a meeting vice presi- Russian FM arrives today new assignment. During to come. The prime minis- in Islamabad on Monday on promotion of IT sec- dent Mar- his tenure as Ambassador ter’s comments came dur- tor in the country, he emphasized on early imple- ing a meeting he chaired of yam Nawaz’s Saifullah of Kazakhstan Ambassador mentation of the strategy. The Prime Minister health has deteriorated Akan contributed greatly the party’s spokespersons, said Pakistan has immense potential in IT sector. once again and she has un- ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Minister of the towards promotion and dergone corona test again. Russian Federation, Mr. Sergey Lavrov, strengthening of bilateral Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 Sources privy to the PML-N will pay an official visit to Pakistan on 6-7 relations between Kazakh- said that Maryam Nawaz April 2021. The Russian Foreign Minister stan and Pakistan. is awaiting her corona test will have delegation-level talks with For- Shahzad Waseem asks Opp to report, however, she is eign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. He undergoing treatment and will call on Prime Minister Imran Khan and Citizens will take part in political have interaction with other dignitaries. cooperate for electoral reforms activities once her health above 80 to During the talks between the two Foreign mentary year of the Senate, improved. It is pertinent Ministers, the entire gamut of Pakistan-Rus- be vaccinated taff eport he said electoral reforms here to mention that Mar- S R sia relations will be reviewed and ways dis- Pakistan and Russia enjoy friendly and are the only way forward yam Nawaz had cancelled all cussed to further broaden and deepen bilat- cooperative relations based on mutual re- at home ISLAMABAD: Leader of in resolving issues about kinds of political activities eral cooperation in diverse fields. The two spect, trust and understanding. Bilateral the House in the Senate elections. Shahzad Waseem in view of her deteriorating Foreign Ministers will also exchange views cooperation is growing across a wide range Shahzad Waseem has urged said the opposition should health condition after con- DNA on regional and international issues. of areas of common interest including in se- the opposition parties in play its constructive role tracting high fever. Foreign Minister Lavrov’s visit is part curity and defence, counter-terrorism, and ISLAMABAD: Senior citi- the House to work for a for betterment in the coun- of the growing interaction and regular the Afghan peace process. Over the recent zens aged above 80 in Pun- unanimous stance on elec- try. He said constructive Shadab high-level exchanges between Pakistan and past, deepening collaboration in economic, jab and Islamabad will be toral reforms. criticism is the essence of ruled out of the Russian Federation. Earlier, Foreign trade and energy sectors has been the fo- vaccinated at their homes, Speaking on the floor at Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met For- cus of the two governments. said the National Command the beginning of new parlia- Continued on Page 06 eign Minister Lavrov on the sidelines of the The visit of Foreign Minister Sergey Lav- and Operation Centre upcoming tours Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) rov will contribute to further deepening of (NCOC) chief Asad Umar Summit in Bishkek in June 2019 and the the multifaceted bilateral relationship and on Monday. Staff Report SCO Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) enhancing mutual understanding on re- Speaking to a private chan- meeting in Moscow in September 2020. gional and global issues. nel, Asad Umar revealed LAHORE: Pakistan that the National Command all-rounder and Operation Centre Shadab Khan (NCOC) took the decision will miss the in a meeting today. rest of the “We have urged other tour of South provinces to vaccinate Africa and senior citizens at their the tour of Zimbabwe due homes too,” he said, add - to a toe injury, the PCB said ing that provinces can on Monday. The 22-year-old take up the matter ac - spinner will be sidelined for cording to their own con - up to four weeks after injur- venience. ing his left toe while batting Umar said the move to vac- during the second one-day- cinate senior citizens at er in Johannesburg, which home will begin in the next South Africa won by 17 runs two days. to level the three-match se- The government has de- ries. “X-rays conducted fol- cided to take the initiative lowing the match revealed since it is quite difficult for an ‘intra articular communi- old people to stand in long cated fracture’ though there queues to get vaccinated, is neither any displacement ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Japan Matsuda Kuninori especially since summers nor angulation,” the PCB calls on Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani. – DNA have also begun. said in a statement. Inside... Japanese grant for Taxila Museum Dist administration failed to control Japanese development consultants visited Pakistan from environmental pollution – Page 02 March 15 to April 3 despite the challenges of the COVID-19 ICCI assures support pandemic to conduct onsite research and hearings for promoting mission of PSH and hearings. Based on archaeological sites. the visit of the Japanese – Page 03 Mahnoor Ansar series of discussions and While admiring the rich onsite research team is onsite survey in the muse- cultural heritage of an - very important to pave PM’s ‘Ehsaas Koi Bhooka ISLAMABAD: Upon re- um, the consultants identi- cient Gandhara civiliza- the way for seeking ap - Na Soye’ to open in 3 quest from the Govern- fied necessary equipment tion in Taxila, H.E. Mr. proval of cultural grant cities before Ramadan – Page 04 ment of Punjab, Tourism for better exhibition and MATSUDA Kuninori, the assistance from the Jap - Department, the Govern- conservation of excavated Ambassador of Japan to anese government. Xinjiang cotton, ment of Japan is consid- items from the Gandhara Pakistan, has said that “With the post-corona development status ering providing cultural world in sight, Japan sup- and situation grant assistance for the ports Pakistan in promot- – Page 05 improvement of equipment ing the exhibition and con- Uzbekistan, Iran vow for exhibition and conser- servation of the Gandhara to boost strategic vation in the Taxila Muse- Buddhist heritage and at- cooperation um which stores the rich tract more tourists to Pa- – Page 06 cultural heritage of ancient kistan in the future”, said Pak continues cotton Gandhara civilization. the Ambassador. trade with Xinjiang For this purpose, Japa- He further added that – Page 07 nese development con- Pakistan has a great po - sultants visited Pakistan tential for tourism and Indonesian amb. from March 15 to April 3 that the ancient Gand - Adam Tugio opens despite the challenges of virtual trade expo 2021 hara civilization is very – Page 08 the COVID-19 pandemic close to the heart of the to conduct onsite research Japanese people. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Tuesday, April 06, 2021 Govt urged Briefs to address 2 suspects private held during schools search Abid Raza operation LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) Mian Tariq Misbah DNA on Monday assured All Paki- SARGODHA: Police on stan Private Schools Associ- Monday arrested two sus- ation (APPSA) that their is- pects and recovered weap- sues would be taken up with ons during house-to-house the concerned government search operation launched departments. here in Jhal Chakiyan police He was talking to the limits. APPSA delegation led by According to police, on the Kashif Mirza here at Lahore directions of DPO Zulfiqar Chamber where the LCCI Ahmed, the police along Executive Committee mem- with other law-enforcement ber Mian Maqbool Siddique agencies officials conducted also spoke on the occasion. bio-metric identification of The LCCI President said more than 30 people and that third wave of Covid was 20 houses of chak no.36 NB ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan chairs meeting regarding promotion of IT Sector in the country. – DNA also affecting kids as well and its surroundings and that was why government arrested two outlaws on the had closed the schools. He charges of holding weapons. urged the government to Further investigation was address genuine reserva- underway. tions of the private schools Woman shot dead Dist. administration failed to owners. A woman was shot dead President of All Pakistan over matrimonial issue, in Private Schools Association the precincts of Quaidabad Kashif Mirza said that due police station on Monday. control environmental pollution to Covid, the whole educa- According to police, Meroz tion system was discontin- of Dhokari village wanted to ued. marry Fatima, 24, but her It is mentioned with deep sorrow that the harmful smoke emitting industries He said that 25 million father refused to do so. not only causing the environmental pollution but also major reasons in choking the students out of 50 million In a fit of grudge, Meroz students were not going to along with Ahmed Sher al- sewerage system by throwing the waste into sewerag lines schools, adding that due to legedly shot Fatima dead er and other authorities to lack of resources only one and fled the scene. Ishfaq Mughal take immediate action against million students were able the elements causing environ- to avail online education. SITE-SSGC FAISALABAD: District Ad- mental pollution to save the He said that many schools ministration has miserably humminty. were closed down perma- agree to failed to control the environ- Wheat procurement nently and a large number ment pollution in the city area drive to start soon of teachers had left their form working and the people are forced to The wheat procurement profession. group lead very difficult life as they drive will start very soon in Executive Committee Mem- are suffering from different Faisalabad division to pur- ber Mian Maqbool Siddique harmful diseases of lungs chase wheat direct from the said that closing of schools Athar Sufi ,heart, kidney, hepatitis and also resulted in closure of growers at government fixed eyes. The citizens demanded rate. Talking to media here allied fields such as printing KARACHI: SITE Associa- and publication etc. tion of Industry and SSGC the district administration to on Monday, Deputy Director have agreed in principle to shift the sizing,chemical and Food Ahmad Raza Sipra said form a Working Group. The other industries outside res- that all necessary arrange- 3 held for very purpose of the Work- idential areas because there ments were being finalized to ing Group is to get detailed are emitting injurious smoke kick start wheat procurement possessing awareness about the gas which is serious threat to the drive in the division. In this fake currency related issues, being faced human health as the taking connection, wheat procure- by the industries of SITE of breath is not easy in this ment centers will remain notes area which is the oldest & hazardous environment. It is functional across the division largest industrial zone of Pa- reportedly alleged the staff of of redressing the longstand- At present, the people are and other residential colonies the environment issues. The even during weekly off days Bureau Report kistan. The Working Group Metropolitan Municipal Cor- ing serious problem of pollu- facing serious theat of corona where million of people are owners of these industrial from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. will also suggest measures poration, Faisalabad Develop- tion creating by the different virus and the other side the residing. It is lamented that units leading joyful life at The center incharge will be FAISALABAD: City Jaran- to resolve such issues on ment Authority, WASA, local industries in residential lo- lungs of citizens are open to the incidents of boiler blasts, their form house away from authorized to issue 500 gun- wala police on Monday ar- permanent basis. Environmental Protection calities. It is mentioned with becoming the victim of envi- discharging of injurious and the busy city and continuing ny bags to wheat growers rested a couple and a van SSGC Managing Director Department, Commissioner, deep sorrow that the harmful ronmental pollution. A num- lethal gas, building collapse their business by creating while 1000 bags of Bardana driver for possessing coun- Imran Maniar, on the oc- Deputy Commissioner officer smoke emitting industries ber of industrial units are were occurred and a number environmental pollution with will be issued by Deputy terfeit currency. casion of his visit to SITE taking monthly bribe for clos- not only causing the envi- working at the residential are- of human lives had been lost the conivenc of government Food Controller. He said that The police at a picket near Association of Industry, has ing their eyes from the chron- ronmental pollution but also as of Maqbool road, Sargodha due the these incidents but departments staff. The hum- wheat would be purchased di- Jhal Bridge intercepted a assured the industrialists of ic issue facing citizens. These major reasons in choking the road, Jhumra road, Sum- the district administration minty is dying with whinging. rect from growers at govt rate van (LEF-6560) and found SITE area of full support corrupt elements are playing sewerage system by throwing mandri road, Chilean road, and concern departments It is demanded to Commis- and middlemen would not be counterfeit currency notes the life of the citizens in lieu and cooperation in contin- the waste into sewerag lines. Jhang road, Mansoor Abad has turned deaf ears to ignore sioner, Deputy Commission- allowed to play their role. of Rs 96,000 from a couple uing industrial production travelling in the vehicle. without interruption. Pa- The police arrested Ejaz Ah- tron-in-Chief Zubair Moti- CDA to provide better mad and his wife residents wala, President Abdul Hadi, Public hails administration of Safdarabad, Sheikhupura Riaz uddin, SVP, Abdul facilities in F-9 Park and van driver Shafaqat of Kadir Bilawani, VP, Ex-Pres- Madina Town Faisalabad. idents Jawed Bilwani, Sal- ISLAMABAD: Chairman Capital Development Authority of district Jail Sargodha During the interrogation, eem Parekh and Younus (CDA), special instructions to take various measures to the couple confessed of Bashir and DMD of SSGC provide better facilities to the citizens in F-9 Park. All kinds of facilities are be- nation and the relatives of the admitted in Civil Hospital dealing in fake currency ehboob hir Saeed Ahmed Larik and oth- Orders have been issued from the administration, instal- M A ing provided to the inmates prisoners are not allowed to while 10 patients of Corona since long. A case has in the jail. The relatives of enter the jail without masks. have been admitted in TB er high officials were also lation of cameras to improve security, construction of been registered against the SARGODHA: The perfor- the prisoners do not face any All the staff of the District Jail Hospital in Sargodha district. present on this occasion. new washrooms, planting of seasonal flowers and other accused. Further investiga- mance of Superintendent inconvenience. The Superin- are performing their duties Out of a total of 50 patients, Patron-in-Chief Zubair Mo- improvements. Member Finance and Member Admin paid tion was underway. Jail Javed Iqbal Kachhi and tendent of Jail does not cause efficiently. 15 are in critical condition. tiwala, President Abdul a detailed visit to F-9 Park and reviewed the facilities pro- Two held with narcotics Deputy Superintendent Mu- any inconvenience to the Hospitals beds running He further said that there is Hadi, Ex-Presidents Jawed vided to the citizens. During the visit, they issued orders Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) hammad Imran Butt posted inmates and every effort is out in Sargodha no space for more patients Bilwani, Saleem Parekh and to further improve F-9 Park. He directed that beautiful claimed on Monday to have Younus Bashir drew atten- flowers should be planted along the jogging track to make in District Jail Sargodha and made to solve their problems. Dr. Sikandar Hayat Warraich, in our hospital as there are all the staff of the jail was Cleaning and food arrange- in-charge of Civil Hospital 40 beds in the hospital while seized narcotics from two tion of MD SSGC towards it more beautiful, tennis courts in the park should be con- drug traffickers in separate complaints of zero pressure structed and repaired immediately and three new wash- appreciated by the families of ments are also good for the Sargodha, while talking to there are 10 beds in TB hos- the inmates. They said that all prisoners. The relatives of correspondent Daily Islam- pital. We are trying to get the raids. in SITE area and stated rooms should be constructed in the park and water should On a tip-off, a team of ANF that to continue industrial be provided there. – Staff Report the staff is performing their the prisoners who visit them abad Post, said that 40 pa- patients with corona to recov- duties in an efficient manner. are informed about the coro- tients of Corona have been er as soon as possible. conducted raid at Sheikhu- production, industries need pura Road near Jattwala gas with required pressure and arrested Ahmad Khan which, unfortunately, is not of Mandi Bahauddin and re- being provided to SITE in- Archroma, NED join covered 7 kg hashish from dustries which is a big hur- his van. dle in industrial production. hands to promote In another raid, the ANF ar- “The Advisors of the Prime rested Shah Fahad of Hafiz- Minister had assured in research in textiles abad from Motorway Toll meetings that unless in- Plaza with 1 kg heroin. dustries are provided with industry in Pakistan to align Cases have been registered required electricity load, DNA itself with the fast pace of against the accused. their gas connection shall global advancements. An- Further investigation was KARACHI: Archroma, a glob- not be disconnected. How- other important aspect of underway. ever, contrary to it, the gas al leader in specialty chemi- this collaboration will be re- connections of a number cals towards sustainable solu- search in other fields of en- of industries of SITE area tions, today announced that gineering i.e. chemistry, civil 26 shops have been disconnected it has signed a memorandum and industrial. which has badly effected of understanding with NED Both partners will hold joint sealed over industrial production. As University of Engineering & sessions to prepare stu- such, the disconnected con- Technology (NED) in Paki- dents for challenges of the SOPs breach nections should be restored stan. The memorandum will industry through in-house immediately and gas should pave way for cooperation in- training sessions, develop- DNA be provided with required itially for a five-year period. mental projects, research LAHORE: The city district pressure so as to ensure The partnership will explore in textile applications and administration sealed 26 timely shipments of export ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence Production Zobaida Jalal at launching ceremony of innovations in upscaling tex- process innovative method- shops, restaurants, mar- orders”, they pointed out. tile research with futuristic ologies by pioneering value riage halls and imposed Food Distribution Project Ramadan in Balochistan Province 2021. Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, visualization enabling textile Nawaf bin Saeed Al Malki, delivered gifts. – DNA additions. heavy fines over violations SHO among of coronavirus related Standard Operating Pro- 9 suspended cedures (SoPs) here on Monday. FAISALABAD: The City According to spokesperson Police Officer (CPO) Fais- UNGCNP calls for mobilizing private sector of district administration, alabad has suspended nine Momentum Logistics (Pvt.) Lim- invited companies to fully support Manager, Gender Interactive Alli- agement, Atif Bin Arif, Co-Founder Assistant Commissioner police officers including a Nazir Siyal ited. This session highlighted the the program. The next session on ance, Sarfaraz Hussain, Co-Found- & CEO MyGhar Technologies, and (AC) Model Town Ibrahim station house officer (SHO) importance of Gender Equality and “The Future is Now! Gen Z- this er YPay Financial Service, Muskan Aaminah Saeed, DGM Marketing Arbab sealed three branch- Dijkot police station on the KARACHI: The UN Global Com- recognized the strong women who is our Time” which was Co Hosted Siraj Co-Founder & Chief Product in the panel. The discussion gave es of Rizwan burger at Main charge of abusing his pow- pact Network Pakistan organized are role models for the society due with English Biscuits Manufactur- Officer at Sewistic, Saad Allahwala, a strong message to the future gen- Market over SoPs violation. ers, delinquency and negli- the GCNP SDG Summit Pakistan to their determination to walk on ers, gave the floor to the youth for Director the Startup Grind, and eration on their promises to make Meanwhile, AC City Faizan gence. under the theme “Elevating ambi- the high road of success. sharing their inspirational stories Shirin Mehri, Program Manager, the world a better place to live in. Ahmed sealed 22 shops, A police spokesman said on tion in Pakistan for greater collec- In the next session Ms. Fatima of challenges and opportunities Pakistan Business Council. The session on “Climate Action: restaurants and a marriage Monday that CPO Sohail tive action on SDGs” during which Fahad Malik and Iqra Bawany in entrepreneurship. The panel The Power Session with seniors Net Zero” co-hosted with PARCO hall in his jurisdiction. Chaudhry, during a meet- multiple panel sessions were held talked about Cohort that has been comprised of Salman Tariq, En- from Industries included Firzan was addressed by Salman Zakir, The teams also inspected to reflect official prequel event of ing, found performance of launched to promote Girl 2030: trepreneur & Co-founder Davaam Hashim, Executive Director Asia Head of Communication who high- public and private trans- the UN Global Compact Leaders’ nine police officials includ- Breaking Barriers for Girls and Life, Zehrish Khanzadi, Program Pacific Alliance for Disaster Man- lighted the efforts made by PARCO port vehicles and ordered Summit 2021. ing SHO Dijkot Sub-Inspec- in achieving the goal on Climate transporters/drivers to In the first business session on tor Umar Sarfraz, in-charge Action. Dr. Ayaz Hussain from follow coronavirus SoPs “Unstoppable Women” co-hosted HIU Sub-Inspector Muham- Child Field Office UNICEF speak- strictly. mad Sarfraz, constables with Interloop, Ms. Sadia Naveed, ing on the “Pakistan Context in Re- Deputy Managing Director, EBM Meanwhile, a special team Taimoor Ali, Irfan Qaisar, shaping the Narrative” described under the supervision of was the keynote speaker while the the initiatives taken by UNICEF Abdul Khaliq, Nadeem Hus- Assistant Commissioner panel session included Ms. Tara in promoting children’s rights and sain, Asif Pervaiz, Sarfraz Shalimar Mansoor Ahmed Uzra Dawood, CEO Ladies Fund, called upon the private sector to Ahmad and Azmat Khan, Qazi sealed four shops and Ms. Aliza Ayaz, UN Youth Ambas- play their positive role for improv- very poor. arrested six person over sador & Chair Climate Action, Za- ing the child narrative in Pakistan. He also found out that these selling sugar on high rates. reen Qureshi, Executive Director In the concluding session “Living officials had been abusing He imposed fines amount- their powers. Therefore, Charter for Compassion Pakistan, the Global Compact” Best Prac- ing to Rs 40,000 in Har- the CPO suspended these Huma Adnan, Fashion Designer - tices Sustainability Awards 2020 banspura, Tajpura and Butt employees. – APP Visionary - Entrepreneur & CEO were conferred on the winning Funk Asia and Iftikhar Butt, CEO companies. chowk bazaar areas. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITETuesday, April 06, 2021 Police Briefs recover PTA launches liquor, CERT Portal hashish for Telecom Raja Pervaiz RAWALPINDI: Rawalpin- Industry di District Police in their ongoing drive against drug Ibrar Khan peddlers, bootleggers and ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tel- other lawbreakers con- ecommunication Authority ducted raids in different (PTA) has launched Com- areas and arrested two ac- puter Emergency Readiness cused, a drug peddler and Team (CERT) / Coordina- one bootlegger besides re- tion Center Portal (https:// covering over two kg char- sec.pta.gov.pk) for the Paki- ras and 22 bottles of liquor stan Telecom Sector. from their possession. PTA has introduced the According to a police CERT portal for its li- ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi during question& answer session spokesman, Kahuta police censees, in continuation with the participants of 22nd National Security Workshop at Naval Headquarters. – DNA rounded up a drug peddler to its efforts to improve namely Muhammad Hafeez security posture of Paki- and recovered 2010 grams stan Telecom Sector and charras from his posses- to protect and safeguard sion while 22 bottles of liq- National Critical Telecom uor were recovered from ICCI assures support for the possession of Waqar Data and Infrastructure, said a press release. This Masih, a bootlegger. initiative will enable PTA Mandra police recovered and its licensees to share 7500 grams charras and Threat Intelligence with 3700 grams opium from promoting mission of PSH a suspicious unattended each other to achieve reg- ulatory compliance of Pa- vehicle parked in Dhoke kistan Telecommunication Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, ICCI lauded the role of Zamurrad Khan for Waziran in jurisdiction of Authority (PTA) Cyber Se- the police station. Separate curity regulations. turning Pakistan Sweet Home into a strong and growing institution and assured that cases have been registered This portal has been es- against all the accused un- tablished after close co- the business community will extend financial and moral support to his institution der Narcotics Control Act ordination and input from while further investigations and industry would also be taken on board are underway. the telecom operators. Zubair Ahmad for extending financial support to PSH so Primarily, this portal will that it could further expand its network. He facilitate information shar- ISLAMABAD: Zamurrad Khan, Patron-in- said that ICCI was ready to provide career IRSA advisory ing and exchange between Chief, Pakistan Sweet Home (PSH) said counselling and internships to the children Pakistan Telecommunica- that taking care of orphan children and of PSH so that they could get practical ex- committee to tion Authority (PTA) and arranging quality education for them was perience of theoretical knowledge. He also telecom service providers highest mission of his life and stressed that shared his experiences and provided useful meet Thursday on latest cyber security the business community should fully coop- tips to the children of PSH for achieving a ISLAMABAD: The Advisory threats, incidents, vulnera- erate with him in this noble cause as part- successful career in life. Committee of IRSA would bilities, security news and nering with this mission was very rewarding Mian Akram Farid, Chairman, Founder meet on April 8 for approval other related information. for them in this world as well as in the life af- Group paid tribute to Zamurrad Khan for of anticipated water avail- Continual improvements ter death. He said this while addressing the his services to the children of PSH and ability for Kharif season in portal will be carried business community during his visit to Is- assured him that the business commu- 2021. In view of the COV- out based on operational lamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry nity would extend support to him in his ID-19 pandemic, the meeting requirements. along with a team of PSH children. He said noble mission. He said that he would also would be conducted on line that 200 children of PSH were now studying cooperate in imparting technical and vo- via “Zoom”, said a notifica- IESCO in Siddique Public School and all were se- cational training to the children of PSH tion issued here Monday. lected purely on merit. He offered to make so that they could play an effective role in The Chairman IRSA would issues power sitting President ICCI as one of directors of the industrial development and economic preside over the meeting. PSH so that the business community could growth of the country. Fatma Azim Senior Secretaries Irrigation and suspension contribute in running its day to day affairs. further growth and expansion. community will extend financial and moral Vice President, Abdul Rehman Khan Vice Agriculture of Punjab, Sindh, He said that PSH had taken a humble start Speaking at the occasion, Sardar Yasir Ilyas support to his institution. He said that a President ICCI, Naveed Malik and others Balochistan and Khyber-Pa- schedule and now its network has grown to many Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of mechanism would be developed to provide also paid tribute to the services of Zamur- khtunkhwa provinces, offi- parts of the country. He thanked all former Commerce & Industry (ICCI) lauded the regular financial support to Pakistan Sweet rad Khan for taking good care of orphan cials of WAPDA and Minis- Ibrar Khan Presidents and members of ICCI for their role of Zamurrad Khan for turning Paki- Homes and other public welfare-oriented or- children and assured him that the busi- try of Water Resources, Met cooperation with PSH and said that this in- stan Sweet Home into a strong and growing ganizations from CSR Fund of ICCI. He said ness community would continue to pro- Office would participate in ISLAMABAD: Islamabad stitution needed their regular support for institution and assured that the business that other major chambers of commerce vide support to him in this noble cause. the meeting. – APP Electric Supply Compa- ny (IESCO)’s spokesman, System Maintenance is in Excise dept process. Therefore power NAVTTC’s initiative on AIOU commences final supply of below mentioned issues new feeders/areas will be tem- guideline porary suspended as per agri based trainings lauded exam of BA from April 19 given schedule: ISLAMABAD: AIOU has announced that the final examination of B.A (Associate Degree) Pro- On Dated 6th April From not only change the TVET relevant and required skills gram offered in autumn 2020 semester will commence from April 19th, 2021. University has hayam bbasi DNA 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM K A landscape in Pakistan by to our youth,” Dar said dur- uploaded the date sheet and roll number slips on the website. Roll number slips are also being Sangjani, Pind Parian, bringing it at par with in- ing the briefing session.” ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Ex- dispatched to the students at their given addresses. According to the Controller Examinations, ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- Paswal, Shah Allah Ditta, ternational standards but Moreover, he appreciated cise and Taxation department practical exams of F.Sc program offered in autumn 2020 semester are starting from Thursday ister’s Special Assistant on Dharik, Bhan Bhola, Bur- further enhance the em- the initiative of NAVTTC to has issued new guidelines (April 8th, 2021). A center at Govt College of Technology Samanabad, Faisalabad, has been set Youth Affairs Muhammad han, Haro, Ghauri, Boi ployability of our youth in introduce agriculture based with strict precautionary up for practical exams of F.Sc course codes (379, 380, and 384). It is pertinent to mention here Usman Dar and Ms. Shan- Garh, Salar Gah, Sector the international market training programs and high- measures to contain the third that the university has already called off the FSC program and these practical exams commenc- dana Gulzar Khan, Mem- 1 & 2, PM Colony, POF thus increasing the image lighted the need to further wave of coronavirus pandem- ing from 8th April will continue till 10th April, are only for those students whose degrees are ber National Assembly on Sanjwal, D.I.Colony, Attock of Pakistani skilled work- expand the scope of the ic.Applicants having online in the process of completion. Timings for the practical exam are 02:30 PM to 05: 30 PM daily. Monday visited the NAVT- Rural, Shakar Dara, SDW ers worldwide and giving skill development of youth appointment were being en- He further said that roll number slips have been dispatched to the postal addresses of students TC Headquarters. Chair- Colony, DEC, Khanabad, huge boost in foreign in emerging agriculture sec- tertained for new registration for their participation in the practical exams. For more information, students can contact at man NAVTTC, Syed Javed Munirabad, Lalazar, Lala remittances”, Chairman tor technologies. of vehicles and transfer of 051-9250051. Invigilation staff has been directed by university administration to ensure the Hassan welcomed them Rukh, and surrounding are- NAVTTC added. Commenting on the NAVT- ownership, said Director Bi- implementation of precautionary measures against Covid-19 issued for these exams. – DNA and Dr. Nasir Khan, Exec- as From 10:00 AM to 1:00 Muhammad Usman Dar said TC’s initiatives Usman Dar lal Azam on Monday. utive Director, NAVTTC PM Kot Sarang, Dhok Pa- that the government is mak- said that well planned and Talking to media, he said all briefed them on progress than, Thahi Feeders From ing serious efforts for youth timely implementation of leasing companies/Banks and development of ongo- 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Capt. inclusivity in the economic such programmes will con- could send only one nomi- ing “Hunarmand Pakistan” Nisar Shaheed, MES 1&2, development of the country. tribute in achieving the nated focal person for the (Skills for All) Programme. Binnie, Mangla Cantt Feed- “Investing in our youth in desired goals of producing new registration of vehicles. “NAVTTC’s initiatives un- ers From 9:00 AM to 4:00 terms of capacity building highly qualified and skilled The applicants might avail der the umbrella of Prime PM Syed Kasran, Qutbal, for the matching jobs market youth and in improving the door to door service for ve- Minister’s Hunarmand Pa- Rama Feeders From 10:00 is our prime objective. image of Pakistan’s TEVT hicle registration and trans- kistan Programme would AM to 2:00 PM Lehtar, Bil- Our focus is on imparting sector globally. fer of ownership through wara, Caror, Kotli Sattian contact No. 051-90395386 Feeders From 7:00 AM to and 051-2775386. 10:30 AM CWO, Major Riaz SC dismisses Al-Khair University He said those coming for col- New, Dhariala Jalap, Rawal, lection of smart card were Sugharpur, Abdullahpur students' appeals for verification asked to check the delivery Feeders From 03:00 PM to status of their smart card 06:00 PM CWO, Major Riaz degrees by the Higher Edu- rules, he added. on excise website before New, Dhariala Jalap, Raw- DNA cation Commission (HEC). He asked how the HEC visiting the office. Timing al, Sugharpur, Abdullah- At the outset of hearing, the could interfere in the affairs would be observed for de- purFeeders and surround- ISLAMABAD: The Su- court ruled that the HEC of Azad Kashmir livery of registration cards ing areas will be remain preme Court (SC) on Mon- could not verify Al-Khair Justice Bandial observed from 03:00pm to 07:00 pm. without power. IESCO day dismissed the Al-khair University degrees. that students deliberately To a query, Azam said token management apologizes to University Rawalpindi cam- Advocate Munawar Dogal enrolled despite the ban tax were being collected its esteemed customers for pus students' appeals for said the HEC should stop on Al-Khair University cam- through online means like the power outage. verification of degrees. Al-Khair University from puses. If the apex court de- 'City Islamabad app’ mobile If the work is completed A three-member bench admissions. clared the degrees of one bank app or via ATM. ahead of time, the power comprising Justice Umar He pleaded the court to campus valid, thousands of All Registered Motor Vehi- supply can be restored even Ata Bandial, Justice Sajjad sought reply from the HEC people would come to the cles Dealers having at least before the scheduled time. Ali Shah and Justice Amin- as future of students was courts, he added. 10 or more files for new reg- Ud-Din Khan heard differ- at stake. Justice Sajjad Ali He asked could anyone istration or transfer of own- ent appeals of students of Shah said Al-Khair Univer- from the United States or ership might also avail the ATC grants Al-Khair University Rawal- sity was in Azad Kashmir. the United Kingdom get door to door facility after pindi Campus seeking rec- Azad Kashmir was an inde- their degree certified by booking an online appoint- bail to 5 ognition and equivalence of pendent state with its own the HEC. ment, he added. lawyers in IHC attack case DNA Schools closure: Important ISLAMABAD: An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday granted bail to five NCOC meeting today lawyers involved in Islama- also be discussed.” The minister announced that all educational insti- bad High Court (IHC) build- Shajaat Hamza said that a decision will be taken tutions would close again from No- ing attack case. considering the virus situation of vember 26, 2020. ATC Judge Raja Jawad Ab- ISLAMABAD: The National Com- the country and after consultation Classes were taken online till De- bas Hassan announced the mand and Operation Centre will with the health ministry. cember 24, 2020, and winter vaca- decision after listening meet today (Tuesday) (Tuesday) to In the last NCOC meeting on March tions started from December 25, arguments from both the decide on the fate of schools in Pa - 24, the education ministry closed 2020, and were supposed to last till sides at large. The five law- kistan amid the third coronavirus educational institutions in virus hot- January 10. The government said it yers including Khalid Me- wave. The meeting will be attend - spots of Islamabad, Punjab and Khy- would hold a meeting to review the hmood, Mudassar Rizwan, ed by the federal and provincial ber Pakhtunkhwa till April 11. decision to reopen schools on Janu- Fazal Ilahi, Akhter Hussain education ministers. All educational institutions across ary 4. The NCOC then decided that and Ayub Arba were grated “Education and Health Ministers the country were closed in late Feb- schools would reopen in phases with post arrest bail against sure- will meet at the NCOC Tuesday ruary 2020 after coronavirus cases classes nine to 12 being the first to ty bonds worth Rs50,000 to decide whether to open or began to rise. They were reopened reopen on January 18. On March each. However, the hearing further close educational institu- in phases starting September 15, 10, the government closed schools on bail petitions of Tasaduq tions,” Federal Education Minis- 2020. On November 23, 2020, after in Punjab, Islamabad and Khyber Hanif and Hamad Saeed Dar ter Shafqat Mahmood tweeted on the second wave of coronavirus cas- Pakhtunkhwa for two weeks in light was adjourned till April 7. Sunday. “The exam situation will es hit the country, the government of the third wave of the coronavirus. IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Tuesday, April 06, 2021 RWMC Briefs PM’s ‘Ehsaas Koi Bhooka Na Soye’ continues ‘Dastak’ PAL to initiative organize to open in 3 cities before Ramadan Int’l literary On special instructions of PM, the programme is now being expanded to three other cities before DNA RAWALPINDI: Under its seminar today the holy month of Ramadan. Across Lahore, Faisalabad and Peshawar, EKBNS mobile trucks ongoing door-to-door clean- liness awareness campaign DNA carrying cooked food will visit the localities of laborers and hospitals to distribute free meals ‘Dastak’, the teams of ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Rawalpindi Waste Manage- Academy of Letters (PAL) Zubair Ahmad ment Company (RWMC) would organize an interna- on Sunday visited Mohal- tional literary seminar on ISLAMABAD: Under the lah Eid Gah UC-16 and told the occasion of the 10th umbrella of Ehsaas, the the residents about the im- anniversary of renowned concept of truck kitch- portance of neat and clean historian, scholar and re- ens ‘Ehsaas Koi Bhooka surroundings around their searcher Dr. Nabi Bakhsh Na Soye’ (EKBNS) was houses and the negative Khan Baloch. launched by the Prime impact of solid waste and The program will be held on Minister on March 10, garbage on human health, April 6 in the Conference 2021 to serve free meal particularly during current Hall of Academy of Letters, boxes twice a day to daily wave of epidemics and Cov- said a press release issued wage earners in Rawalpin- id pandemic. here. di and Islamabad. On spe- The local residents, shop- Mazhar-ul-Haq Siddiqui, cial instructions of PM, keepers and traders were Prof. Fateh Mohammad the programme is now requested to dump their Malik and Dr. Nabi Bakhsh being expanded to three waste and garbage in cov- Jamani will be in the presid- other cities before the ered containers and bins ium. holy month of Ramadan. placed at all important Eminent scholars including Across Lahore, Faisalabad points in the area or hand it Dr. Yousuf Khushk, Chair- and Peshawar, EKBNS over to the waste specialists man, PAL. Dr. Abdul Ghaf- mobile trucks carrying deputed by the Company far Soomro (Karachi), Gul cooked food will visit the for this purpose rather than Mohammad Imrani (Hyder- localities of laborers and burning it at open areas. abad), Dr. Mohammad Ali hospitals to distribute free The RWMC deputed en- Manjhi (Hyderabad), Inam- meals. hanced number of sanitary ullah Sheikh (Islamabad), Detailing EKBNS oper- workers who conducted Hafiz Arshad Andhar (Ka- ations, Dr. Sania Nish- special cleanliness drive at rachi), Mohammad Omar tar stated, “In an initial all small and big graveyards, Chand (New Zealand), Ayub phase, the two trucks are mosques, Madaris and their Baloch (Quetta), Dr. Abdul currently serving the poor adjoining areas of the city Hai Abro (Islamabad), Dr. and labour class of the for the Shab-e-Baraat. Sofia Khushk (Islamabad), twin cities. Each truck Amima Baloch (Karachi), feeds 1500 people daily on Cases register Dr. Manzoor Ali Vesrio (Is- designated service points. lamabad), Aqil Ali Kaka (Is- With the upcoming ex- against 100 lamabad) will shed light on pansion to 3 other cities SOPs violators the literary work Dr Nabi through 12 new truck inaugurating Tarnol Pana- The delivery of free the country later this year Bait-ul-Mal is responsi- Group’ to encourage the Bakhsh Baloch. kitchens- the EKBNS gah in Islamabad on the meals will help the poor, in phases. ble for the operations of private sector to fund would explicitly target evening of New Year, PM deserving, laborers and Designed to serve healthy truck kitchens and Say- the programme. Commit- DNA Futsal those who cannot access had committed his resolu- piece-rate workers save meals, EKBNS truck kitch- lani Welfare International ments by philanthropists, RAWALPINDI: District Ehsaas Panagahs and Eh- tion for the year 2021 that their hard-earned money ens are well equipped with Trust for the provision of private sector, interna- Administration Rawalpindi Tournament saas Langars.” EKBNS would be rolled to feed their children and safe cooking appliances. meals. The Poverty Alle- tional agencies, civil soci- Monday registered FIRs According to a statement, out to make sure that no families. EKBNS is founded on a viation and Social Safety ety and individuals will be against 100 persons in- from April 9 EKBNS is PM’s vision one goes to bed empty The programme will be up public private partner- Division has established routed by the coordination cluding the chief guest of a for the year 2021. While stomach. scaled to other parts of ship whereby the Pakistan a ‘Donor Coordination group. programme on violation of DNA Standard Operating Proce- dures (SOPs) issued by Pun- ISLAMABAD: Twin City FDE invites employees jab government to contain Hafiz Salman Butt Memorial Around 37,000 youth trained spread of coronavirus. Soccer Futsal Tournament on deputation for According to a district ad- would kick off from April 9 ministration spokesman, at Prostar Football Stadium, Assistant Commissioner Bahria Town, Rawalpindi. personal hearing under ‘Hunarmand Pakistan’ (AC) Saddar, Mehar Ghu- According to Adnan Ah- over health and safety of all lam Abbas along with police mad Malik, Senior Vice DNA its employees during the The govt launched the programme with an aim to train 50,000 conducted a raid at an inau- President, Pakistan Soccer onset of 3rd Covid wave and each in high tech and traditional trades in the current year guration ceremony of a shop Futsal Federation (PSFF), ISLAMABAD: Federal Direc- has, therefore, managed in and arrested 20 persons for as many as 32 teams from torate of Education (FDE) the process of personal hear- trainees was completed, ees were recruited by the al trades in the current violating of SOPs. Rawalpindi and Islamabad has invited its employees ings in a manner to maintain Khayam Abbasi whereas the course-com- quality organizations prior year. The AC said that Rawalpindi would feature in the event. presently working on dep- optimum social distancing pletion certificates were to the end of their train- He said second phase of district administration of- “Osama Manzoor is appoint- utation basis for personal and strict adherence to the ISLAMABAD: National being issued at the mo- ings. “This is testament the Hunarmand Pakistan ficers under their ongoing ed as Organizing Secretary hearing before a four mem- SOPs in vogue. Vocational and Techni- ment. of success of the Kamyab programme had also been campaign launched to check of the tournament to be ber Committee of FDE here All employees are awarded cal Training Commission Adding further, the ED Jawan Programme, aims launched with an aim to implementation of coronavi- played on knockout system at Islamabad Model School separate hour slots for per- (NAVTTC) Executive said over 20,000 from un- to increase the number train more than 50 thou- rus SOPs. as per PSFF rules,” he said. for Boys, G-6/4, Islamabad. sonal hearing on each day Director (ED) Dr. Nasir der-developed areas were of country’s skilled work- sand youth in conventional He said, the public parks He said the officials can reg- According to a statement is- with not more than 10 em- Khan said on Monday trained in conventional force,” he added. and high-tech trades. were also being inspected ister their teams by April sued by FDE on Sunday, the ployees called in any hour that around 37,000 young trades such as welding, To a query, Nasir said the ED said so far 170,000 ap- and fines were imposed on 7. “The final match of the decision has been taken in slot, the statement said. It people were imparted plumbing, stitching and ‘Skill for All’ project was plications were received those who breached the tournament will be played compliance to a judgement also added, avoiding rush, six-month courses in tra- cooking, while around rolled out in the start of under the current phase. SOPs. on April 11 and prizes will of the Islamabad High Court. only the principal candidate ditional and high-tech 17,000 youth for high tech 2020 under the Kamyab He expressed a hope that The shopping malls, mar- be distributed among the This is a 05 days exercise with departmental letter of trades under first phase trades like artificial intelli- Jawan Programme with Rs the classes under the sec- kets and plazas were regu- winning teams at the end of starting from Monday, the invitation is allowed entry of ‘Hunarmand Pakistan’ gence, robotics and cloud 10 billion seed money. ond phase would kick off larly being checked under the tournament,” he said. 5th April, 2021 and is likely on the main gate having (Skill for All) programme computing from across the The government launched by second week of April efforts being made by the complete on 09-04-2021, it body temperature checked launched last year. country were also impart- the programme with an if the government opened administration to contain Rs 75m added. through thermal gun on the Talking to media, he said ed trainings. aim to train 50,000 each the educational institu- spread of coronavirus. FDE feels greatly concerned entry point. assessment of all the He said most of the train- in high tech and tradition- tions. The marriage halls and res- project to taurants on violation of the SOPs were being sealed, he ensure clean Air Quality record added. environment healthy in federal Listeners Faisal Munir capital since March mesmerize at ATTOCK: Provincial Minister mental Quality Standards online Easter for Social Welfare and Bait DNA (NEQS) of 35 micrograms ul Maal Syed Yawar Abbas and the World Health Or- Day concert Bokhari Monday said that dif- ISLAMABAD: The air qual- ganization (WHO) standard ferent schemes of sewerage, ity of the federal capital of 20 micrograms per cubic ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s drainage and metaling of cul- on Monday was recorded meter. The air quality data first opera singer Saira verts had been completed in healthy as atmospheric revealed the presence of Peter and internationally different areas of the district pollutants were recorded 16.9 micrograms of Sulphur renowned cricket legend at the cost of Rs 75 million below permissible ratios dioxide and 12.8 micro- Zahir Abbas blow away lis- to ensure provision of hygen- amid cloudy weather and grams of nitrogen dioxide teners at an online Easter ically clean environment to gusty winds helping in per cubic meter against the Day concert, by singing su- the people. He said this while keeping the environ clean NEQS of 120 micrograms per-hit song “Vey Mundiya talking to media persons here and healthy. and 80 micrograms per cu- Sialkotiya Tere Mukhray Te at his residence . He said that A Pakistan Environmental bic meter, respectively. Kala Kala Til Ve” from film 12 schemes of drainage and Protection Agency (Pak- According to the EPA of- Chan Vey. sewerage were being com- EPA) official told APP that ficial, dry weather and in- According to details, the pleted at the cost of Rs 103 the eight hours average ra- creased vehicular emissions live programme was broad- million in different areas in- tio of particulate matter of were the main reasons for cast on social media and at- cluding Mehrpura , Mehmoo- 2.5 microns (PM2.5) was the bad air quality. It is the tracted viewers from across dabad , Bihar Colony , Farooq recorded below permissible most health-damaging envi- the globe, including the Azam Colony , Farrukh Sul- limits of 35 micrograms per ronmental pollutant causing Pakistan, UK and US, said tan Colony , Aslam Colony , cubic meter. PM2.5 was re- chronic respiratory diseas- a press release issued here Lalazar Colony , Dar u Salam corded at 15.3 micrograms es and premature deaths on Monday. Colony , Mehrpura , Khattak per cubic meter in Islama- as it could easily penetrate During the broadcast, Colony , Pleaders Line , Dhok RAWALPINDI: A view of wrongly parked vehicles under a “No Parking” sign at Faizabad creating bad, which is much lower human blood through lungs ‘Asian Bradman’ and ‘Run Fateh , Pind Ghulam Khan , problems in the flow of traffic and needs the attention of the concerned authorities. – DNA than the National Environ- cells, she added. Machine’ Zahir Abbas said Samundarabad , Shah Faisal that “From the first mo- Abad , Aminabad , Mohala ment I ever heard Saira Eidgah and other areas. The sing, I became a lifelong fan minister said that he himself of her voice. visited all the sites of the on- Her singing reflects the going schemes and directed Punjab to procure 1m COVID-jabs worth Rs 1.5b kind of heavy duty vocal the concerned for timely com- homework she puts in be- pletion of the schemes with Punjab government has allocated an amount of Rs 1.5 billion from its own budget for fore ever setting foot on- out compromising on quality the purchase of one million C-vaccine which would be administered to the residents of the stage. of the construction work . She’s an absolutely amaz- province during the holy month of Ramzan ing singer with full com- mand of both Eastern and Hotels sealed ently, 127 vaccination centres up across the province to provide She said that direction has been Western vocal styles. I have over violation Shujaat Hamza were operating across the prov- relief to the people during the up- passed to the CEO District health liked music from childhood ince, from where 4.75 lacs peo- coming holy month. authority to provide ambulance and have listened to Meh- of SOPs RAWALPINDI: Special Assistant ple including health workers and “A Sahulat Bazaar Authority was service to the elderly and disabled di Hassan and Noor Jehan to the Chief Minister (SACM) senior citizens have got them- being made established which for vaccination. many times in my life.” RAWALPINDI: A team of Punjab on Information Dr. Fird- selves vaccinated against the would monitor the prices of dai- Answering a question about the Opera singer Saira Peter Law Enforcement Agencies ous Ashiq Awan Monday said the coronavirus. ly use items including sugar and future of PDM, she said the pol- revealed to her audience (LEAs), on Sunday raided provincial government would pur- Giving further information, the wheat at the bazaars,” she added. itics of the Pakistan Democratic that at a private music different areas of Rawalpin- chase COVID-19 vaccines autono- SACM said the third wave of coro- She said to control inflation dur- Movement (PDM) has been end- event, Madam Noor Jehan di and sealed some thirty mously as the federal government navirus was taking a risky turn ing Ramzan, public represent- ed and the nation has rejected the had once sung the same shops and hotels in viola- has allowed provinces to procure as 2,275 new cases have been re- atives would also carry out the narrative adopted by the convict- song for Zahir Abbas, pay- tions of standard operating C-shots. ported besides 15 deaths during monitoring of prices at Bazaars, ed princess. ing tribute to both his birth- procedure (SOPs), ordered Talking to media during her vis- the last 24 hours in the province adding, the strict action would be The SACM also lauded the role of place Sialkot and the large by the local administration it to Corona vaccination centre while a total of 233,343 have, so taken against profiteers causing media during the current corona- mole on his left cheek. for protection of people from here at Sports complex, Shama- far, been tested positive in the an artificial price hike. virus situation, saying that the me- Saira Peter added “Singing corona virus. sabad, she informed that the Pun- province. most reliable way to prevent the Commenting on the by-election in dia had done “objective reporting this song today with such a According to TV reports, 30 jab government has allocated an She added that 1362 confirmed spread of the COVID-19. Daska, she said the government and made people aware”. massive star is a huge hon- shops and hotels functioning amount of Rs 1.5 billion from its cases were reported in Lahore, Dr. Firdous said Punjab Chief Min- will consult the Election Com- Earlier, she along with Deputy or; I feel incredibly privi- in Adyala and Scheme III own budget for the purchase of 141 in Faisalabad, 92 in Rawalpin- ister Usman Buzdar was trans- mission of Pakistan for holding of Commissioner Capt. (Retd) Anwar leged.” areas, have been sealed by one million C-vaccine which would di and 60 in Sialkot during the last forming the province towards election in the context of the pre- Ul Haq and CEO Health Dr. Faiza The song had been spe- the LEAs, and imposed fine be administered to the residents 24 hours. genuine development and was vailing COVID—19 situation as vio- Naeem took a round of the vacci- cially requested by Sonia, besides registering 28 cases of the province during the holy She urged the people to contin- going to announce a Ramzan sub- lations of C-virus SOPs can lead to nation centre and asked people granddaughter of Mad- against the violators. – APP month of Ramzan. ue following standard operating sidy package of Rs 7 billion while the spreading of COVID-19 in the about the facilitates being provid- am Noor Jehan, who also Dr. Firdous informed that pres- procedures (SOPs), as it was the 313 sahulat bazaars would be set election. ed to them at the centre. viewed the event. – APP Tuesday, April 06, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Ehsaas programmes Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti New EAC Deputy Editor: Abid Raza S the coronavirus pandemic lowers the average income ITH the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) re- and purchasing power of the citizens, it is becoming ABC CERTIFIED constituted by PM Imran Khan, opportunities imperative for the government to elevate its social wel- to improve Pakistan’s overall economic perfor- A Vol: 01 Issue: 319 W fare programmes. This is in line with the government’s expan- mance and promote cohesion between private and public sion of the Ehsaas schemes for education. One such scheme Email: [email protected] sectors could increase tremendously. As long as the au- is the Ehsaas Secondary Education Conditional Cash Trans- Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 thorities tread carefully and avoid repeating the mistakes fer (CCT) programme, which Special Assistant to the Prime Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad of previous versions of the EAC, the advisory body can ac- Minister on Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar announced tually have a positive impact on the economy and people. has recently been approved. The Ehsaas programme included a strategy to provide children of underprivileged households The new EAC consists of 25 new members—13 business conditional cash grants of Rs3,000 per quarter for the girl men from the private sector and 12 members of official child and Rs2,500 for the boy child on the fulfilment of 70 per- government bodies. Compared to its 2018 version which cent attendance in school. The CCT programme builds upon incorporated the expertise of 18 individuals, the strength that to further incentives for higher attendance of female of the new EAC might be an advantage. It stands to extend students. Such programmes are highly necessary. As every a platform for additional members to voice their concerns other sphere of the economy has seen crisis because of the and suggestions with regards to policies that can be adopt- pandemic, so has education. Already parents in Pakistan have ed by the government. However, this slight moderation been reluctant to invest in education—as of 2019, secondary might only bring about marginal potential at best. school enrolment in Pakistan was reported at 43.82 percent. Instead, it would bode well for the government to en - This rate has in all likelihood sharply decreased because of sure that the patterns of the past are not repeated the pandemic—lockdowns and a fall in income and savings of yet again. The previous EAC failed to schedule reg - people have weighed heavily on school attendance. As with all ular meetings and often, members would meet once things, these factors impact the already disadvantaged—girls’ in eight to 14 months. Furthermore, the council was school enrolment was already much lower than boys’. Affirm- unable to retain its members for a longer duration, ative action to incentivise parents of female children to send something that is vital if any worthy change was to be them to school is a good way to bridge that gap. made. It was due to such circumstances that the PM Despite severe hurdles brought on by the coronavirus, the education sector seems to be going all out in its effort to embarked upon the mission to reconstruct the EAC provide access to quality education for the masses. Apart and thus, it is instrumental to craft a better path on from these ongoing Ehsaas programmes, over 27,512 pri - this occasion for actual gains to be made. mary and secondary institutions are going to be upgraded The job of the EAC to provide informed opinions and in Punjab. These developments are an excellent initiative— suggestions to policymakers, encourage collaboration be- what the government must work on is ensuring that a sys - tween both sectors of the economy and enhance the over- tem of checks and balances must be in place to determine all standing of the masses in the end is not a simple task. whether these social welfare schemes are being carried Immense focus, dedication and effort is needed to ensure out effectively, and are bringing about social reform. that this EAC succeeds in what it has set out to achieve. Xinjiang cotton, development status and situation contain cotton from a variety of both Chinese regional and the Yangtze river basin. The area of Xinjiang cotton-planting The demand for Xinjiang Cotton will expand. Khalid Taimur Akram international sources. Its exports both cotton yarn and fab- is the most appropriate cotton-planting region in China.It has False Propaganda against Xinjiang Cotton: An Analysis rics to apparel-manufacturing nations across Asia. In this the largest cultivation scale, the highest yield, the most ad- The Western media gives extraordinary coverage to false aspect, Xinjiang’s cotton production is relatively high yield vantageous output to input, and the greatest development po- news and mostly blows small incidents out of proportion. and good quality. Xinjiang an important producing area of tential. The technologicaladvancement has paved the way for Presently, the western market has banned Chinese cotton upland cotton and sea-island cotton in the world with per- more efficient cotton production in the province. The tech- supply, claiming human rights violation in the cotton-grow- fect cultivation and management technology. Recently, the niques include “dwarf, dense, early” core technology and its ing Xinjiang region (the Uighurs minority area). The U.S., province’s cotton is banned, and the issue is being politi- supporting technologies. For example, film mulching, selec- Australia, and other big international firms have raised con- cized by Western players, which would be devastating for tion of appropriate cultivars, drip irrigation technology and cerns over the sources of cotton production. The leading the whole globe’s need for cotton. This article highlights fruit-cotton intercropping. To get maximum advantages out brands which stop cotton purchases from Xinjiang include the existing great potential of China’s textile industry and of these systems, resources from soil and water and use of lo- H&M, Gap, Nike, Adidas, Zara, and Ikea. The local Mus- development status of exceptional Xinjiang’s cotton pro- cal light are essential elements to overcome the deficiencies lim community in Xinjiang, is being portrayed as a subject duction. The study also analyses thecurrent situation of of ecological climate in the cotton field of Xinjiang. These of abysmal poverty, acute injustice, and grave oppression. the false issue created by the West over Chinese cotton factors are ensuring the attainment of quality cotton and sus- However, all the allegations are meaningless and merely and elucidates prospects of flourishing cotton production. tainable yield. The technological system of cotton planting politicizing campaigns against the rising Chinese economy. China’s Textile Industry: An Overview has significant relevance and value for cotton production in The fabricated stories of western media are focused to gain The economy of China has witnessed massive transition other states.In China, for twenty-one consecutive years, the sympathies of Muslim countries in Belt and Road Initiative since the economic reforms of the 1960s. The central plan- per capita amount of cotton, total yield, per unit area yield, regions. China has alleviated poverty and sustainable devel- ning system has given numerous ways to a state-led market commodity export rate, and transfer amount in Xinjiang have opment in Xinjiang autonomous region. The employment level is mechanism and paved the way for robust transformation been ranked first. Therefore, it has attracted wide range of The employment level is stable and a large number of job in many domains.After the reforms, the structural and in- experts and investorsat domestic and international levels. opportunities have been created by the startling policies stable and a large number stitutional arrangementshave provided sufficient support The primary cotton-planting area of the region is a typical of Chinese leadership.According to United Nations trade to nurture the emerging industrialization, sustained the irrigation system. Thereby, cotton’s growth and develop- data, almost two-third of the clothing sold in Australian of job opportunities technological upgrading, enhanced farming techniques, in- ment process can be artificially regulated by artificial irri- stores is manufactured in China. For some cotton prod- troducedan efficient mechanismfor agriculture outputs,and gation according to the law of physiological water require- ucts, China’s share is much greater than the average.About have been created by built regional and international production networks. In this ment of cotton plants. These factors have contributed high 80% of men’s undergarments, 90% of handkerchiefs and aspect, the Chinese textile industry has grown rapidly and production of cotton and increased growth rate.Moreover, almost 98% of some cotton fabric categories come from the startling policies now it is one of the leading industries globally. Due to the in Xinjiang major cotton-planting area,the soilis mainly China.Furthermore, it is also estimated that about 4% of effective initiativestaken by the visionaryChinese leader- composed of multiple things. For example, moderate clay Australia’s clothes are manufactured locally, and much of of Chinese leadership. ship andadvancedtechnologies, the textile industry experi- and sandy soil, light loam, deep strata, loose soil texture, that use Chinese fabric and yarns.In this aspect, dis-engag- encedan era of golden growth. Over more than a decade, and flat land. In this regard, appropriate cotton-planting ing and restricting China’s cotton supply chains over false According to United the country production capacity is enhanced and now it is regions and particular productionareas accounts for about allegation and mere propaganda would be detrimental for more focused on value-added and branding cultivation. 35% of the entire agricultural areas in the province.Pres- the cotton availability in the international market. Nations trade data, almost Constructive engagement with the international market. ently, sometype of machinery for soil preparation, seed- Conclusion: It happened because of China’s accession to World Trade ing, plant protection, and straw returning have been devel- The upgraded farming techniques, an advanced mechanism two-third of the clothing Organization (WTO) which brought production expansion, oped and widely used in China’s cotton production. for agriculture productivity, and efficient workforce are the and sustainable long-term sectoral development. In this Supporting Techniques in Enhancing key factors in making China the world’s biggest producer sold in Australian stores aspect, a profound understanding of the strong institution- China’s Cotton Production and supplier of cotton. It is expected that in future, the al support behind the substantial growth is vital. Likewise, For China to be one of the countries with the highest unit growing industry of cotton will develop further. Industry’s is manufactured in China the emergence of the clothing/textile sector was possible yield of cotton globally, Intensive farming technologies have revenue will increase and boost the agriculture and econom- because of an optimal institutional arrangement to facili- played a crucial role. The great achievement in Beijing’s ic sector of China. It is believed that the state’s cotton has HINA is one of the largest and leading cotton pro- tate Chinese firms to upgrade horizontally and function- cotton production has much potential. It was possible due a good prospect with the support of new farming technol- ducers in the world. The province of Xinjiang is the ally. The robust system was started by the authorities’ to theadoption of certain intrinsic technologies. For exam- ogies. Even with the ongoing fierce market competition, C fifth largest producer and distributor of cotton to decision to openup the transformation process, including ple, cultural practices and intensive farming technologies, Beijing will utilize its existing potential, enhance cotton ca- the globe. The country has developed its cotton produc- industrial upgrading.Furthermore, broader use of digital including seedling transplanting, adaptation of improved pacity and continue to supply it internationally with a high tion rapidly during the last 60 years. Currently, China pro- technologieshas proliferated extensively into clothingman- varieties, plastic mulching, double cropping, drip irrigation, ratio. In this aspect, any meaningless allegations or claims duces 30% of the world’s cotton. Its textile industry is also ufacturing. These factors have pushed this sector towards- plastic mulching, plant pruning, and super-high plant densi- by the Western countries to halt Xinjiang cotton supply or the biggest exporter to manymajor and leading brands the technology frontier and a modernized economy. ty technique. In this regard, the transition is happening in any falsepropaganda would have huge economic repercus- worldwide. In many major Western clothing brands, China Xinjiang Cotton: Sustainable Development this sector to foster agriculture output. The reforms sup- sionsfor the world as many Western states and leading in- has been their biggest growth market for acouple of past Xinjiang accounts for 87% of China’s domestic cotton produc- ported China’s sustainable cotton production development. ternational brands are heavily dependent on China’s cotton. decades. It is the world’s biggest apparel market, account- tion. Apart from Xinjiang, the areas in which major cotton Furthermore, with relevance to farming and cultural sys- – The writer is the Executive Director, Center for ing for about 24% of global sales.Chinese-made fabric may production is held in China are the Yellow River basin and tem, thecotton yield has a bright prospectin the near future. Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad Green Saudi Arabia billion trees in the Middle East. During his statement he expectancy by 1.5 years. He planned to work through the mainly SGI & MGI resultant of the environmental efforts in Dr. Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan showcased his country holistic approach to combat with Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) to raise vegetation cover, reduce the Kingdom over the past few years in line with our Vision the increasing levels of carbon footprints in the region as carbon emissions, combat pollution & land degradation, and 2030. These two initiatives testified the Kingdom’s serious well around the globe and claimed that the total planting preserve marine life. He outlined that this initiative will in- desire to address the environmental challenges it has faced, of 50 billion trees in the region would be “the largest re- clude a number of ambitious initiatives; the planting of (10 from increase in temperatures and dust waves to low levels forestation program in the world,” twice the size of the billion) trees within the Kingdom in the upcoming decades, of rain and desertification he added. Great Green Wall planting project in the Sahel region of the equivalent to rehabilitating roughly (40 million) hectares In this context, the Kingdom has carried out a comprehen- North Africa, which seeks to combat desertification. of degraded lands, translating to a 12-fold increase from cur- sive restructuring of the environmental sector, established Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman said that Saudi Ara- rent tree covers, this represents the Kingdom‘s contribution The Environmental Special Forces in 2019, raised the per- bia, the world’s top crude oil exporter, would reduce car- of more than (4%) in achieving the goals of the global initia- centage of natural reserves from (4%) to more than (14%) and bon emissions by generating 50 percent of its energy from tive to limit the degradation of lands and fungal habitats, and increased vegetation cover by (40%) in the past 4 years, the renewable sources by 2030. According to latest Climate (1%) of the global target to plant (1 trillion) trees. kingdom was also able to achieve the most efficient levels of Action Tracker (CAT) the kingdom’s current emissions Furthermore, Saudi Arabia will also coordinate to raise carbon emission of hydrocarbon producing countries, along- rated in the “critically insufficient” category, far off being the percentage of protected areas to more than (30%) of side other initiatives that have already started on the ground consistent with the Paris Agreement target to limit global its total land area, representing roughly (600,000) square and resulted in tangible positive results for the environment. warming to 1.5 degrees. He highlighted sense of responsi- kilometers, exceeding the current global target of (17%), This is all part of the Kingdom’s efforts to promote public bility in advancing the fight against the climate crisis, and in addition to launching a number of ambitious initiatives health and raise quality of life for its citizens and residents. desired to lead the coming green era. to protect Marine and Coastal Environments. HRH the Crown Prince showcased numerous meaningful He lamented the technological inefficiency in oil production HRH the Crown Prince further outlined that the King- policy measures to control the ratios of carbon footnotes in Crown Prince Mohammed in the Middle East, and stated that the share of clean energy dom’s SGI will also work to reduce carbon emissions by the country which highlighted KSA leadership role in climate produced in the region was only 7 per cent. He showed his more than (4%) of global contributions, through an ambi- change ranging from its presidency of the G20 summit dur- Bin Salman said that willingness to work with international community and coun- tious renewable energy program that will generate (50%) ing 2020 adopting the concept of Circular Carbon Economy tries to transfer knowledge and share experiences which of the Kingdom’s energy from renewables by 2030, and (CCE) and the first environmental taskforce was established, Saudi Arabia, the world’s would contribute to reducing carbon emissions by more than several other projects in the fields of clean hydrocarbon alongside the launching of two global initiatives to reduce 60 percent. He termed the joint effort would reduce more technologies, estimated to eliminate more than (130 MT) land degradation and protection of coral reefs. top crude oil exporter, than 10 percent of global emissions. In January 2021 Bloomb- of carbon emissions, alongside raising the rate of waste To conclude the Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman erg reported that oil company Saudi Aramco, which launched diversion from landfills to reach 94% in the Kingdom. stressed the need that the region and the world need to go would reduce carbon the world’s biggest public listing in 2019, had significantly HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman further an- much further and faster in combatting climate change. Being understated its carbon footprint to potential investors by nounced to start working on The Middle East Green Initi- prominent regional expert of GCC & MENA I submit that the emissions by generating excluding emissions from its refineries and chemical plants. ative (MGI) in coordination with neighboring and sister KSA SGI & MGI will enhance competitiveness, spark innova- The said report estimated that including all such facilities countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and tion, and create millions of high-quality jobs. It will promote 50 percent of its could nearly double Aramco’s self-reported carbon footprint, Middle Eastern countries to plant an additional (40 billion) new culture of a cleaner, greener and more inclusive future. adding as much as 55 million metric tons of carbon dioxide trees in the Middle East. He termed the regional (50 billion) It hopes that the KSA will coordinate with all international energy from renewable equivalents to the emissions produced by Portugal. tree planting program as the largest reforestation program in partners to further develop SGI & MGI and the various pro- sources by 2030 The new green initiative forms part of the kingdom’s Vision the world, twice the size of the Great Green Wall in the Sahel grams to control high ratios of climate change. 2030 strategy to move away from oil reliance and to modern- (the second largest such regional initiative). Survival of humanity at large and efficient working of HILE the world is now indulged in the Biden ize the kingdom. On his part earlier this year he launched According to him the SGI & MGI will restore an area regional as well as international productive channels is Climate Change conference and invitation ca- “The Line,” an ambitious plan to build a new eco-city in a equivalent to (200 million) hectares of degraded land, heavily rest on the control of climate change. Green is the W cophony the Prime Minister in its tweet con - 170km straight line that would have no cars, roads or carbon representing (5%) of the global target of planting (1 Tril - name of game changer, sign of future economic develop- gratulated the Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on emissions. The newly announced green initiatives aim to lion) trees and reducing (2.5%) of global carbon levels. ment. Green is also the icon of massive diversification of its noble initiative of planting 10 billion trees, as part of chart a path for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the region He shared that the share of clean energy production in the economies and massive industrialization. ambitious to tackle climate change and reduce carbon in protecting the planet, by clearly defining an ambitious road Middle East did not exceed 7%, and technologies used in hy- Let us hope that holy country Saudi Arabia will follow a emissions. While sharing the grand plan Crown Prince map that rallies the region and significantly contributes to drocarbon production in the region remained efficient, there- holistic approach to achieve these goals of largest pla - Mohammed Bin Salman announced the Saudi and Middle achieving global targets in confronting climate change. fore the Kingdom will work with regional partners to transfer nation drive in the world in the days to come. In this East Green Initiatives,” He was of the opinion that the HRH the Crown Prince highlighted that The Kingdom and knowledge and share our experiences, which will contribute regard, diplomatic sources reveal that KSA approached Kingdom, the region and the world needed to act much the region face significant climate challenges, such as deser- to reducing carbon emissions resulting from hydrocarbon Pakistan to be part of this Saudi and Middle East Green faster in combating climate change. tification, an immediate economic risk to the Kingdom and production in the region by more than (60%), adding that Initiatives which will be another source of income and He proudly stated that the 10 billion trees would be plant- the region (USD 13Bn is currently lost due to dust storms these joint efforts and various other initiatives, will achieve a foreign revenue for the macro-economy. ed in the country over the coming decades, in addition in the region every year), Air pollution from greenhouse reduction in carbon emissions by more than (10%) of global – The writer is the Director: Geopolitics/Economics to working with regional neighbours to plant a further 40 gases also is estimated to have shortened average Saudi life contributions. He highlighted that these two green initiatives Member Board of Experts, CGSS Islamabad IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Tuesday, April 06, 2021 Pak teen Briefs elected to Shoaib Akhtar California disappointed student on match senate officials DNA ISLAMABAD: A Dubai girl DNA has been elected vice presi- dent of finance for a student ISLAMABAD: Former Paki- body for 116 community col- stani pacer Shoaib Akhtar leges representing 2.1 mil- expressed disappointment lion students in California, after opener Fakhar Zam- USA, according to the Gulf an narrowly missed out on News report on Monday. a much-deserved 200-run Fiza Syed, a 17-year-old Paki- knock in the second ODI stani born and raised in Du- between Pakistan and South bai, was elected after taking Africa on Sunday saying that the lead by 10 votes in an the laws were not properly online poll last month to re- enforced by the match offi- ceive her winning 43 votes cials of the game. from 76 delegates. Pakistan lost the second Fiza, a student of De Anza ODI to South Africa by 15 College in Cupertino, Cal- runs and would play the ifornia, is currently pursu- third ODI on Wednesday ing her studies online from (April 7). “Everyone must Dubai due to the COVID-19 be as disappointed as I am pandemic. She won the elec- that Fakhar Zaman could tions for the Student Senate not get to 200. for California Community I wouldn’t call it cheating Colleges (SSCCC), which but I wouldn’t call it in the gives students a voice in the spirit of the game either, formation of state policies the way Quinton de Kock re- that have a significant im- moved him. In article 41.5, pact on students. Fiza said I think, if you deliberately she aims to “implement re- distract a batsman, the side forms” to increase funding batting would be awarded for students’ basic needs, five runs and the guilty side which have only been “exac- would have to bowl again. TASHKENT: A delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif visited MFA erbated” by the pandemic. That means Pakistan could of Uzbekistan. During the talks, the sides discussed the current state of relations between the two countries in political, trade, have gotten the two runs on economic, investment and other spheres, as well as future plans. – DNA the delivery in which Fakhar PML-N, got out, a no-ball and five runs which makes it eight PPP trade runs from that one ball,” Akhtar said in a video on his barbs in Youtube channel as quoted Uzbekistan, Iran vow to by cricketpakistan.com.pk. Senate From Page 01 FIFA to Balochistan Awami Party boost strategic cooperation were presented with gifts decide fate of and a commotion broke out in the House. Tarrar Pak football The issues of implementation of interregional transport and logistics projects aimed at said that 27 senators from next week increasing the volume of mutual trade and enhancing trade and economic ties were discussed five parties have formed a separate opposition group. and stressed the need to contin- its interest in participating in the mad Javad Zarif traveled to Cen- tween the two countries in various He said the opposition will Sports Desk DNA ue a constructive dialogue at all High-Level International Confer- tral Asia to meet with officials fields, including cooperation in play a “positive and con- levels. At the talks, special atten- ence “Central and South Asia: Re- from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Ka- international forums, as well as structive” role. He said he LAHORE: The governing TASHKENT: The Minister of tion was paid to the interaction gional Interconnectedness. Chal- zakhstan, and Turkmenistan. parliamentary cooperation. was saddened by the ap- body of world’s football, Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the two countries within the lenges and Opportunities”, which Developing relations with Central He also emphasized the bilateral co- pointment of the Leader of FIFA will decide the fate of of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov framework of international and will be held this year in Tashkent. Asia, a region of civilizational, operation in the fields of transpor- the Opposition. the Pakistan Football Feder- met with the Minister of Foreign regional organizations. The issues Expressing hope for expanding co- historical and cultural common- tation and transit, the use of Iran’s On the other hand, the Dil- ation (PFF) next week. Affairs of the Islamic Republic of of implementation of interregion- operation between the two coun- alities, has always been one of port capacities along the Persian awar Khan group, which The decision has been de- Iran, Muhammad Javad Zarif, who al transport and logistics projects tries, Zarif noted that Iran could Iran’s top priorities. During the Gulf and the Sea of Oman, the exist- supports Gillani, also de- layed as FIFA offices are arrived in Tashkent on a visit. aimed at increasing the volume of provide a transit route for Uz- meeting, FM Zarif reviewed bilat- ing capacities for cooperation in the manded separate seats in closed these days due to The parties discussed the state mutual trade and enhancing trade bekistan to access global markets eral relations, especially economic fields of economy, transportation, the Senate. The House met the Easter holidays. Nor- and prospects of bilateral rela- and economic ties were discussed. and also open waters. “The two issues, trade exchanges and coop- and logistics beyond the current today after the election of malisation Committee (NC) tions in the political, trade and An exchange of views on Afghan countries of Iran and Uzbekistan eration in the fields of transporta- situation. Unilateral and oppressive new senators on March 3, and Ashfaq Hussain’s group economic, transport and commu- problems also took place. The enjoy high potentials in different tion, transit, and energy, political US sanctions against the Islamic Re- the Senate chairman and have submitted respective nication, investment, cultural, hu- Iranian side highly appreciated areas,” he said, adding, “The age- issues, cultural and tourism coop- public of Iran, cooperation between deputy chairman on March details to FIFA. manitarian and other fields. the practical work carried out by old historical ties between the eration, as well as ways to expand the two countries in the Afghan 12 and notification of Lead- Ashfaq’s group opined that The ministers noted with satis- Uzbekistan to fully support direct two countries can further expand cooperation. Uzbek Foreign Min- peace process, and cooperation in er of the Opposition in the an audit report of 19 months faction the fruitful results of the inter-Afghan negotiations and the the preliminaries for friendship ister also stressed the regional po- legal and international forums were Senate Yousaf Raza Gillani should be taken from the recently held VI round of political socio-economic reconstruction between the two countries of Iran sition and international influence other topics discussed by the For- on March 26. normalization committee consultations between the foreign of Afghanistan. During the meet- and Uzbekistan.” of the Islamic Republic of Iran, eign Ministers of the Islamic Repub- while the scandals of the ministries of the two countries ing, the Iranian side confirmed Iranian Foreign Minister Moham- underscoring the cooperation be- lic of Iran and Uzbekistan normalization committee PM wants have also tarnished Paki- stan’s image. government According to the proce- dure, FIFA will initially Pakistan and Iran Naval Bangladesh triumphs... suspend Pakistan’s mem- bership. In the second From Page 01 phase, further action will exercise in the offing disaster death where he spoke to them on be taken against several matters and direct- It must be noted here that ed them to promote the gov- Syed Ashfaq Hussain-led toll hits 26 ernment’s works. group took over the PFF The premier said the govern- house charge forcefully NARAYANGANJ (BANGLADESH): The death toll from ment was taking “serious” from the FIFA-installed a ferry disaster in Bangladesh jumped to 26 on Monday steps to curb inflation, as he Normalisation Committee. after rescuers pulled the vessel out of the water and vowed the regime would not Later on, FIFA reacted on found more bodies inside, officials said Monday. The let the “satta” (gambling) this matter and warned the sunken ferry was extracted from the heavily polluted mafia thrive in the country. Ashfaq-led group to return Shitalakshya River in the central district of Narayanganj During the meeting, Special PFF headquarters to the as hundreds of onlookers and relatives of the missing Assistant to PM on Interior NC within a day. watched from the shore. “We have found 21 bodies to - and Accountability Shahzad Ashfaq, who was elected day after the ship was pulled out of the water,” local Akbar also provided a brief- PFF president after win- official Mustain Billah told media. ing on the government’s ning the elections conduct- The one-and-a-half storey Sabit Al Hasan sank after it col- legislation on basic commod- ed under the supervision lided with a bigger cargo vessel on Sunday. The vessel had ities, while Finance Minister of the Supreme Court, re- departed less than an hour earlier from Narayanganj, 20 Hammad Azhar spoke about fused to return the office kilometres (12 miles) from Dhaka, officials told media. A the country’s economic sit- which leads Pakistan on a local police inspector said the ferry was packed with pas- uation. “We have fixed the verge of international sus- sengers after the government confirmed it would impose price of sugar,” the prime pension once again. a seven-day lockdown across the country to combat the minister said, as he told the recent rise in coronavirus cases. Billah said the ship was members of the meeting Indian Ocean. to strengthen military rela- gations will lead to deep - carrying at least 46 people when it left. that the government was PM Imran DNA Rear-Admiral Tazakkor tions and reach agreement ening friendly ties. “Some 20 people swam to safety after the vessel sank,” he legislating on stabilising the made the remarks in a on a method to design and The two can also share ex- told AFP, adding several people could still be missing. “We prices of basic commodities. directs to BANDAR ABBAS: Com- meeting held in south of stage maritime drills. periences during the visits, have ordered a probe into the accident,” he said. Local “The government will take mander of Iranian Army's Iran on Monday with Khan Bilateral cooperation also Commander Asif added. police chief Dipak Saha said rescue efforts were hampered indiscriminate action against devise IT... first zone Rear-Admiral Mahmood Asif, commander shows the two sides' deter- The two commanders said for hours by a powerful storm that hit after the accident. people involved in artificially From Page 01 Jaafar Tazakkor says that of Pakistani flotilla which mination to ensure secu- that they gave importance Under the lockdown, all domestic travel services -- includ- hiking prices,” the premier He said the government is sharing maritime informa- docked at a harbor in Ban- rity in sea transportation to establishment of security ing buses, ferries, trains and flights -- will be suspended vowed. The premier, giving taking steps on priority ba- tion and knowledge carries dar Abbas two days ago. and trade, the Iranian offi- in the Persian Gulf as the from Monday. Shops and malls will be shut for a week and another task to party lead- sis to organize experts in a message that security Rear-Admiral Tazakkor cial noted. main global way. a night curfew in effect. Public and private sector busi- ers and spokespersons, said information technology, es- and peace in the southern said, aim behind inter- The Pakistani command- Pakistan attaches great nesses were told to only have a skeleton crew in their of- they should keep an eye on pecially the freelancers. Un- strategic Iranian region, action between the two er, for his part, said importance to its relations fices. Ferry accidents are common in Bangladesh, a delta inflation. Following the meet- derlining the importance of Strait of Hormuz, and the countries' naval forces is exchange of naval dele- with Iran, he underlined. nation crisscrossed by hundreds of rivers. – APP ing, Interior Minister Sheikh building Special Technology Rashid said the prime minis- Zones in the country, Imran ter had directed government Khan said establishment of officials to provide relief to STZs will play a pivotal role the people during the Holy in development of IT sector. Prince Hamzah vows to disobey ‘keep silent’ order month of Ramadan. The Prime Minister said “The prices of basic food various challenges have The half-brother of King Abdullah II and former heir to the throne said in a voice recording items will be available at emerged during the pan- lower rates,” the interior demic; however, it has also sent to contacts on Monday and released by the country’s opposition that he would not minister said, speaking to created countless oppor- “escalate” moves after being barred from any activity and told to keep quiet the media, adding the pre- tunities for IT-professional mier had also directed to en- youth to work from home. ed on Twitter late on Sunday. General Youssef Huneiti. dom decided to take action against It host US troops and is home to sure flour, sugar, and other Foerign Desk Jordan’s deputy prime minis- In the latest recording, Hamzah Prince Hamzah now, but he has millions of exiled Palestinians and food commodities are avail- ter said on Sunday that Prince said: “When the head of the joint reportedly put himself at risk by more than half a million Syrian ref- able at cheaper rates during Shahzad AMMAN: Jordan’s estranged Hamzah, 41, had been liaising with chiefs of staff comes and tells you making frequent visits to tribal ugees. On the streets of Amman, the Holy month. Waseem Prince Hamzah says he will diso- foreign parties in a “malicious this … I think it’s a bit unaccept- gatherings where some people people on Monday expressed bey orders by the army to not com- plot” to destabilise the country. able”. It is unclear why the king- criticised the king. Officials said their hopes for an end to the cri- PDM serves asks Opp... municate with the outside world On Saturday, the military said efforts were under way to resolve sis. Residents said they hoped after he was put under house it had issued a warning to the the crisis within the royal family, dissent within the royal family is show cause From Page 01 arrest. The half-brother of King prince over actions targeting “se- in the first such open rift in many resolved in a peaceful way. real democracy and we Abdullah II and former heir to the curity and stability” in the king- years, but the prince was not co- “I was surprised as everyone else notices to welcome it at every forum. throne said in a voice recording dom. Prince Hamzah later said he operative. The palace turmoil has with this disturbing news, it real- The Leader of the House sent to contacts on Monday and was under house arrest. Several laid bare divisions in Jordan, usual- ly caused pain to everyone,” said PPP, ANP expressed hope that opposi- released by the country’s opposi- high-profile figures were detained. ly considered a bulwark of stabili- Mohamad Abdel-Latif. “We wish tion in the House will play a tion that he would not “escalate” Hamzah – a former crown prince ty in the Middle East. for prosperity and progress for From Page 01 positive role in making the moves after being barred from any stripped of that title by Abdullah Washington, major Gulf powers, Jordan, and for the issues to be re- approval from PDM Pres- parliament more functional. activity and told to keep quiet. in 2004 – has emerged as a vocal Egypt and the Arab League were solved as the king called for – with- ident Maulana Fazlur Re- Earlier speaking in the “I don’t want to make moves critic of the monarchy, accusing it all quick to pledge their support in the royal family.” Another Am- hman. “The notices have House, opposition leader in and escalate now, but of course of corruption, nepotism and au- for King Abdullah and all his steps man resident Ezziddin Abu-Salah been sent on WhatsApp. the House Yusuf Raza Gilani I’m not going to obey when thoritarian rule. to ensure stability. Jordan has only noted the unprecedented nature Hard copies will be handed expressed the resolve to they say you can’t go out, you In a video he sent to the BBC Sat- 10 million people but outsized of the royal turmoil in Jordan. “We over during today’s Senate work in tandem with all po- can’t tweet, you can’t commu - urday, he denied being involved strategic importance in a turbu- were surprised that this touches session,” he said, adding litical parties for providing nicate with people, you’re only in a plot and said he had been or- lent region. It borders Israel and higher ranks, [but] there is no dis- that both the parties have relief to the people. allowed to see your family,” he dered under house arrest by Jor- the occupied West Bank, Syria, pute over the king, all Jordanians been given seven days to re- said in an audio recording post - dan’s most senior military figure, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. support him,” said Abu-Salah. spond to the notices. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Tuesday, April 06, 2021 Iran receives Briefs first batch of COVAX Mass vaccines

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begin in UK TEHRAN: The first consign- ment of vaccines allocated Foreign Desk to Iran under the World Health Organization’s COV- LONDON: People in Eng- ID-19 Vaccines Global Ac- land will soon have access cess (COVAX) program has to a COVID-19 test twice arrived in the country’s cap- a week, Prime Minister ital, the country’s Food and Boris Johnson has said, as Drug Administration said on the country looks ahead to Monday. post-pandemic life. The shipment, including Johnson said on Monday over 700,000 doses of the that the programme would Oxford/AstraZeneca COV- break the chain of trans- ID-19 vaccine, was shipped missions and help detect to Iran on Sunday night, asymptomatic cases, which Tasnim news agency report- are believed to account for ed, quoting Kianoush Jahan- one in three of all infections. pour, the administration’s The mass-testing plan, spokesperson. which will come into effect Iran’s quota under the CO- on Friday, will see lateral VAX program amounts to flow kits capable of provid- 16.8 million doses, Jahan- ing results in about 30 min- pour said.So far, Iran has utes made available, free of received 520,000 doses of charge, at COVID-19 testing KATMANDU: Pakistan ambassador to Nepal, Syed Haider Shah calls on KP Sharma Oli, Prime minister of Nepal at his Residence. the Russian Sputnik V vac- sites, pharmacies and via Matters related to mutual interest and cooperation were discussed during the meeting. – DNA cine, and plans to produce the post. domestic vaccines in the Next week, England is set next months. to ease further out of lock- Meanwhile, Iranian Pres- down, a move underpinned ident Hassan Rouhani re- by the swift rollout of vac- cently blamed Washington’s cines. sanctions for “hindering the “As we continue to make Pakistan continues cotton availability of COVID-19 vac- good progress on our vac- cines” for Iranians. cine programme and with our roadmap to cautiously easing restrictions under- Turkey held way, regular rapid testing trade with Xinjiang 10 retired is even more important to make sure those efforts are “Pakistani importers have conspicuous understanding that Xinjiang cotton admirals not wasted,” Johnson said in a statement. industry meets all standards and parameters set by Word Trade Organization (WTO) Foreign Desk related to working conditions in industries Tribal ANKARA: Turkish author- Pakistan Textile Exporter conspicuous understand- rior motives to serve their jiang from which Pakistan ports), 2,067 tonnes from ities on Monday detained clashes in DNA Association (PTEA) Chair- ing that Xinjiang cotton trade agenda and political imports cotton, Pakistani Turkey, 1,038 tonnes from 10 former admirals after man Muhammad Ahmed in industry meets all stand- designs. traders are in a position Oman, 915 tonnes from Uz- a group of more than 100 Sudan kill 18 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan an interview to media said ards and parameters set by Punjab Trader Association to meet the deadlines of bekistan, 246 tonnes from retired senior navy officers Cotton Export and Import that Pakistan traders char- Word Trade Organization (PTA) President Asim Hus- fulfilling international con- Indonesia, 172 tonnes from issued a statement that Bodies have announced acterize Xinjiang cotton (WTO) related to working sain said that under CPFTA tracts secured from Nike, Vietnam and 1,028 tonnes government officials tied to DNA to continue cotton trade boycott reprehensible. conditions in industries. phase I and phase II, spillo- Addidas, Zara and other from other countries. Turkey’s history of military with China especially from “We have nothing to do It is beyond comprehen- ver of incentives on export global brands,” he said. For the year 2020, the coups. KHARTOUM: Tribal clash- Xinjiang dismissing all ac- with western campaign sion that neither World and import with China, Pa- According to data, during worldwide cotton market State-run Anadolu news es in Sudan’s restive Darfur cusations and sanctions hell-bent to play Xinjiang Trade Organization (WTO) kistani is the main benefi- the first half of the fiscal was worth $38.54 billion. agency said the retired ad- region have killed at least imposed by the western cotton card to eclipse Chi- nor United National (UN) ciary. “Since Pakistan-Chi- year 2019-20, Pakistan im- That is expected to reach mirals were detained as 18 people and wounded 54, countries. na image under the pretext raised any eyebrows over na trade scenario has been ported 24,299 tonnes of $46.56 billion by 2027, part of an investigation into a local doctors’ committee According to China Chi- of concocted accusation of the working qualities in deepened and broadened cotton yarn from China and compound annual growth their open letter, which was said Monday. nese media, they took crys- human rights,” he assert- Xinjiang cotton growth and recently especially under other countreis including of 2.74 per cent from 2020 launched by the chief prose- “The committee recorded tal-clear stance that Xin- ed. Pakistan’s import trade production practices,” he CPEC framework, cotton Turkey, Oman, Uzbekistan, to 2027. That’s how lucra- cutor in the capital, Ankara. 18 fatalities and 54 wound- jiang cotton industry is not with China, he said, will revealed and added that trade with China is up Indonesia, Vietnam and tive the cotton market is. Prosecutors also ordered ed, who are receiving stigmatized at all by human remain unhurt as traders satisfaction of WTO and and running smoothly,” he other countries. Roughly 1 in 5 cotton gar- four other suspects to re- medical care at Al-Jeneina right abuses and forced are not going to succumb UN are enough to substan- mentioned. Pakistan imported 14,100 ments sold globally con- port to Ankara police within Teaching Hospital,” the labour rather the move is to any pressure. tiate that EU, US, UK and “With the products of Chi- tonnes of cotton yarn from tains cotton or yarn from three days, opting not to de- West Darfur Doctors’ Com- politically-motivated. “Pakistani importers have Canada have their own ulte- nese cotton including Xin- China (58pc of total im- Xinjiang. tain them because of their mittee said in a statement, age, the report said. citing clashes on Saturday The former senior military and Sunday. “On Monday, More than 90 leaders are accused of “us- we woke up to the sound ing force and violence to of gunfire... clashes are still Pakistan business delegation get rid of the constitutional ongoing and have spread to dead in Indonesia, order”, NTV broadcaster re- the western suburbs of the ported. town (Al-Jeneina),” Abdel- visits Minsk, Belarus The detentions come a day rahman Ahmed, an eyewit- East Timor floods after the open letter signed ness, told AFP. The cyclone, which was picking up by 104 retired admirals was The committee, part of a na- strength as it moved toward the west sharply condemned by the tionwide independent body presidential office, which formed in 2016 represent- coast of Australia, hampered efforts to said the move was “reminis- ing the medical community, reach trapped survivors cent of coup times” during said an ambulance carrying the presidential palace was Turkey’s past. wounded victims was at- DNA transformed into a mud tacked in the melee. pit. Hospitals are still receiving LEMBATA: Tropical cy- In Indonesia’s remote East Gold prices victims, it added. clone Seroja pounded In- Flores municipality, tor- decrease by The vast Darfur region was donesia and East Timor rents of mud washed over the scene of a bitter conflict Monday after torrential homes, bridges and roads, Rs950 per tola that erupted in 2003, leav- rains triggered floods and while strong waves have ing around 300,000 people landslides that have killed prevented search teams killed and 2.5 million dis- at least 91 people and left from accessing the hard- DNA placed, according to the dozens missing. est-hit areas. United Nations. The conflict Packing heavy winds and On Lembata, an island east KARACHI: The price of per has subsided over the years, rain, the storm heaped of Flores, parts of some tola of gold fell by Rs 950 but ethnic and tribal clashes more misery on the South- villages were swept down a and reached Rs Rs104450, still periodically flare in the east Asian nations after mountainside and carried Karachi Sarafa Bazaar As- region over land and access Sunday’s disaster turned to the shore of the ocean. sociation said on Monday. to water. small communities into Soon after flash floods be- Consul of the Republic of Belarus in The Ambassador briefed the dele- The continuing trend of wastelands of mud and gan tearing into resident DNA Punjab, today at the Embassy. gation on various aspects of Paki- gold continued on Monday Netanyahu uprooted trees and forced Basir Langoday’s district Mr. Nadeem Malik, Chairman of stan- Belarus relations and the two where it fell by Rs950. thousands of people into in the early morning, he MINSK: Ambassador Sajjad Haider Master Group of Industries was also sides discussed the possibilities of While price of 10 grams of accused of shelters. heard screams for help Khan received a seven members among the prominent businessmen. expanding trade and investment gold fell by Rs 814 to Rs Downpours are expected from a nearby home cov- business delegation from Pakistan The delegation is currently visiting relations between the two friendly 89550 at the closing time of ‘illegitimate over the next day as the ered in rubble. “There led by Mr Walid Mushtaq Honorary Belarus from 4-9 April 2021. countries. trading. Globally, the price use’ of power storm triggers offshore were four of them inside. of gold also fell by $5 per waves as high as six me- Three survived but the oth- ounce and reached $1,726 tres (20 feet), Indonesia’s er one didn’t make it,” he per ounce. The price of a disaster agency said. The told reporters. Langoday Zong helps Pakistan get 100m Foreign Desk tola of silver remained at cyclone, which was picking and his friends scrambled Rs1360. JERUSALEM: Israeli pros- up strength as it moved to- to try and save the trapped ward the west coast of Aus- man before he was crushed Broadband subscriptions ecutors accused Prime Bulgaria Minister Benjamin Netan- tralia, hampered efforts to to death. “He said ‘hurry, I lion mark has been achieved China Mobile owns CMPak, Corporation that came to yahu of treating favours as reach trapped survivors. can’t hold on any longer,” DNA owing to supportive gov- which operates under Zong Pakistan in 2007. ruling party “currency” on Monday at Indonesia’s disaster agen- Langoday added. ernment policies, effective 4G in Pakistan, and is the Being young of all four na- the opening of a corruption cy said at least 70 people Juna Witak, another Lem- ISLAMABAD: With China competition among telecom fastest growing cellular mo- tional Cellular Mobile Op- wins elections trial which, along with an have been killed, with an- bata resident, joined his Mobile Communication operators and PTA’s commit- bile operator in Pakistan. erators (CMOs), Zong has inconclusive election, has other 70 missing. family at a local hospital Corporation’s CMPak ment to introduce and utilize According to the PTA offi- shown exponential growth eb esk clouded his prospects of re- In East Timor, at least 21 where they wept over the (Zong) as one of the major innovative technologies. cial website, CMPak (Zong) to attract a large number of W D maining in office. people have been killed ac- corpse of his mother who broadband players, broad- “All four national Cellular enjoys 22.6% cellular mar- users within a short period BULGARIA: Bulgarian Wearing a black mask and cording to an official in the was killed in a flash flood band subscriptions in Paki- Mobile Operators (CMOs), ket share in Pakistan. Mar- of time. Prime Minister Boyko Bo- dark suit, Netanyahu was tiny half-island nation of 1.3 Sunday. Her body was stan have reached a historic SCO and fixed line broad- ket share of all four national Currently, CMPak engages rissov’s party is set to take seated in the Jerusalem million that lies between found by the seashore. 100 million mark, Gwadar band operators including cellular mobile operations in the provision of cellular District Court following an Indonesia and Australia. “There was a rumbling Pro reported on Monday. PTCL collectively have in Pakistan. [PTA Web- mobile voice and data ser- the largest share of seats in order from judges to appear Many of the deaths were in sound and the floods swept According to Pakistan Tel- broadband subscriptions of site]. The CMPak is a 100% vices to the Pakistani mar- the country’s parliament, in court to face charges of Timor’s inundated capital away homes, everything,” ecommunication Authority over 100 million now,” ac- owned subsidiary of China ket through 2G, 3G and 4G according to official interim bribery, fraud and breach Dili, where the front of Witak said. (PTA), the historic 100 mil- cording to PTA. Mobile Communications technologies. results released on Monday. of trust. Netanyahu, who The tallies, however, show denies all wrongdoing in the center-right, pro-Euro- the three cases against him, pean Union GERB party conferred quietly with law- falling short of an absolute yers as his supporters and majority — indicating a FBR urged to reduce turnover tax on Yarn traders tough road ahead for coali- critics held raucous demon- strations outside. He left The majority of yarn traders will be forced to close their businesses, which are already tion talks. before the first witness was Partial results released by called to testify. badly affected by the Corona epidemic and are facing severe financial crunch the Central Election Com- mission show GERB garner- Israel’s longest-serving are already badly affected by the minimum tax 0.1pc was made un- consultation with stakeholders. continue their business unless the prime minister misused ing around 25% of the vote. Nazir Siyal Corona epidemic and are facing der clause 45 (A) second schedule Khurram Bharaa said that to com- previous rate of 0.1pc is restored. Five other parties, however, “the great governmental severe financial crunch. to the income tax ordinance 2001. pound the misery of yarn traders Farhan Ashrafi asked to FBR power entrusted to him, are set to enter parliament KARACHI: Farhan Ashrafi, Vice A letter to FBR chairman, Far- “Because of some oversight trad- an amendment was made through chairman to remove the anomaly as well — including three among other things, to de- Chairman of Pakistan Yarn Mer- han Ashrafi informed that PYMA ers of yarn were not included in Finance Act 2020, whereby Yarn by insertion of the provision of mand and derive improper protest parties. chants Association(PYMA) & con- members, who are yarn traders the purview of minimum tax under Traders have been taken out of minimum turnover tax at 0.1pc for In a surprise showing, the benefits from owners of key vener FPCCI’s Central Standing have brought attention towards the first schedule Part-1 (Division the scope of clause 45A (Part IV the yarn traders in the first sched- protest party “There Is media in Israel in order to Committee on Yarn Trading and this important issue, as they were IX) of the Income tax ordinance of 2nd Schedule) and the exemp- ule Part-1 Division IX (exempting Such a People” (ITN) is in advance his personal affairs Khurram Bharaa, former SVP, doing business in large volume 2001, which would be the correct tion from application of minimum yarn traders from minimum 1.5pc second place with 19%. The – including when he faced have demanded Muhammad Javed but unfortunately at nominal rate approach to treat the levy of con- turnover tax under Section 113 tax under section 113 of income party is led by TV present- his desire to be re-elected”, Ghani, Chairman Federal Board of profit margin which is 1pc even cessional rate on yarn traders, has been withdrawn, which pre- tax ordinance 2001). He request- er, cabaret artist and promi- prosecutor Liat Ben Ari said of Revenue (FBR) to withdraw less. By virtue of SRO.333 (I) 2001 as is the case with various other scribes 1.5pc turnover tax. Ac- ed Javed Ghani for intervention during opening arguments. 1.5 turnover tax imposed on yarn nent COVID-19 denier, Slavi dated 02.05.2011, the traders of sectors and persons”, they added. cordingly, the yarn traders are in the matter will help to rescue Trifonov. He “made illegitimate use traders and restore the previous yarn had been subject to turno- Due to this lacuna a state of confu- how subject to turnover tax at the the complaint tax-prayers, who are Results show the opposition of the great governmental rate of 0.1%. Otherwise, the ma- ver tax at concessional rate 0.1pc, sion remains about the levy of tax rate of 1.5pc, which is way above conducting a large volume of trade Socialists coming in third power entrusted to him”, jority of yarn traders will be forced which constitutes about 10pc of and frequent changes are made in their actual margin. Consequently, and sustaining the textile sector of with just under 15%. Ben Ari added. to close their businesses, which their margin. Provision of rate of the rate of turnover tax without many traders of yarn have to dis- Pakistan IslamabadTUESDAY, APRIL 06, 2021 | WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKPOST Asad Umar in Briefs huge mid-air Indonesian amb. Adam Tugio plane scare Govt to formulate Nazir Siyal opens virtual trade expo 2021 KARACHI: Federal Minister SOPs during of Planning Asad Umar was among the passengers of an Ramadan CGSS and the Indonesian embassy organize online internship program as well; The Islamabad-bound aeroplane that experienced a technical Ibrar Khan theme of the first session was Indonesian Politics: Between Islam and Nationalism fault in mid-air but landed Non-riba. Furthermore, ISLAMABAD: The govern- back safely on Karachi’s Jin- 40.4% of the Islamic bank ment on Monday decided to DNA nah International Airport. industry is controlled by the formulate standard operating The plane of a private air- ISLAMABAD: The Ambassa- state through the Bank Sya- procedures to prevent the line, SereneAir’s Karachi-Is- dor of the Republic Indone- riah Indonesia. spread of the third wave of lamabad flight ER-502, took sia, Adam M. Tugio officially He added that the Syariah coronavirus pandemic during off at 12:50 PM and made a opened the Indonesia - Pa- banking on the local lev- the holy month of Ramadan. technical landing at Karachi kistan Virtual Trade Expo el marks the presence of The decision was taken in a airport at 2:10 PM after de- 2021 on 5th April 2021. Islam in the daily life of virtual meeting presided over veloping a fault, the captain The expo participated by 10 people and is implemented by President Dr. Arif Alvi to of the aircraft contacted the exhibitors from Indonesia pragmatically. deliberate upon the plan of ac- control tower and safely which are exporters of prod- Dr. Abdul Gaffar stated that tion to ensure the implemen- landed the plane at the air- ucts in various sectors and Indonesia will remain a na- tation of all SOPs in mosques port. more than 50 potential buy- tionalist, semi-secular state and Imam Bargas to contain The airline administration ers from various companies with some Islamic-inspired the deadly virus. confirmed that the aircraft in Pakistan. policies in many sectors. The meeting was attended by landed in Karachi due to a The Expo is part of the The session was moderat- governors, federal minister technical fault. The passen- efforts to boost people-to- to Pakistan and the Center organized Online internship donesia, implementation of look of the country, Dr. Ab- ed by Ms. Laraib Fatima for religious affairs and inter- gers have been shifted to people relations between In- for Global & Strategic Stud- program. The theme of the Syariah (Shariah) in the daily dul Gaffar shared that the Hassan, Communication faith harmony and religious the airport’s lounge and ar- donesia and Pakistan as well ies (CGSS), Islamabad. first session was Indonesian lives of Muslims in the coun- state ideology is based on & Coordination Manager, scholars. The participants of rangements are being made as strengthen the economic The ambassador empha- Politics: Between Islam and try, and lastly the prospects. Pancasila, it is a democratic Center for Global & Strate- the meeting were briefed by for their departure at the and trade ties currently be- sized that Indonesia has Nationalism and the speaker He highlighted the social state with a bicameral legis- gic Studies (CGSS), Islam- the Special Assistant to Prime earliest, the administration ing enjoyed between the two exciting opportunities for for this session was Dr. Ab- outlook of the country and lature and presidential form abad. Masters and Ph.D. Minister (SAPM) on Health, added. nations, despite of this cur- scholars and researchers dul Gaffar Karim from the mentioned that Indonesia of government where people level Students from across Dr Faisal Sultan. Federal Minister of Plan- rent situation of Pandemic. that can be explored during faculty of Political Science, has almost 17000 islands elect their president after Pakistan are a part of this The meeting decided to ning Asad Umar was also The First Session of the this internship program. He Gajah Mada University, Yo- and it is the 4th most pop- every 5 years, Online International Intern- formulate SOPs to contain among the passengers who International Online Intern- concluded by inviting more gjakarta, Indonesia. ulous country. Moreover, it He also highlighted the Sya- ship Program. virus spread during the Holy later headed to Islamabad ship Program, “Contempo- ideas and areas of coopera- He discussed four perspec- is the home to hundreds of riah Banking system under This program will equip month of Ramadan and Tara- from a PIA flight. Airport rary Dynamics of Indonesia” tion between Indonesia and tives during the session ethnic and religious groups the Bank Syariah Indonesia them with the knowledge of veh prayers. Speaking on the sources said that the fault was held. The internship Pakistan. including, brief history and with a majority Muslim pop- that follows the finance sys- the contemporary dynamics ocassion, President Arif Alvi was developed in the air- program is jointly organized Meanwhile the CGSS and geography of the country, ulation. tem based on the concept of Indonesia and its various underlined the important role craft’s engine and engineers by the Embassy of Indonesia Indonesian embassy jointly the political history of In- Discussing the political out- of Islamic monetary system, sectors. of religious scholars in fight are working to remove it. against the coronavirus. Sources added that the second engine of the same plane had earlier developed Pervaiz Elahi Government a fault. An alternative flight will be arranged for trans- slams Punjab wants consensus porting the remaining pas- govt farmer sengers. policy on moon sighting Hajj 2021 risk DNA Abid Raza cancellation LAHORE: Punjab Assembly ISLAMABAD: The gov- over virus Speaker Chaudhry Pervaiz ernment is in consultative Elahi has on Monday strong- process with all stakehold- fears ly criticized the provincial ers to develop consensus government over its policy re- on beginning of Ramazan Bureau Report garding farmers and said they and Eids on the same dates are being treated poorly. across the country. ISLAMABAD, APR 05 Representatives of Pakistan This was stated by Minis- (DNA) – Fears of cancella- Muslim League Kisan Wing ter for Religious Affairs Dr tion of this year’s pilgrim- and other farmers’ organ- Noor ul Haq Qadri in an ex- age are growing due to the izations called on Pervaiz clusive interview with Radio same page in following gov- third wave of the coronavi- Elahi. After listening to the Pakistan . ernment’s instructions in rus pandemic. problems of the farmers, Ch He said the meeting of Cen- this regard. Quoting sources in the Min- Parvez Elahi remarked that tral Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Meanwhile, Noor ul Haq istry of Religious Affairs, there is no need of district will be held in Peshawar to Qadri said a large scale con- the channel reported that wise ban if the government achieve this objective. sultative meeting held today the Saudi authorities had is not even procuring wheat ISLAMABAD:Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sidhu Noor ul Haq Qadri said which was attended by over sealed their lips complete- from farmers. called on Prime Minister Imran Khan. – DNA the government desires to 100 religious scholars, Ule- ly with respect to making Pervaiz Elahi said the Ukrain- make decisions about moon ma and Mashaikh including arrangements for the annu- ian farmers were provided sighting of Ramadan and Governors from all prov- al ritual. They added that benefits last year also instead Eid as reflective of national inces and Gilgit Baltistan there had been no contact of ours, and only time will Pakistan announces phased unity. while representative from between the governments tell about the circumstances In a question about obser- Azad Jammu and Kashmir of Pakistan and Saudi Ara- through which our growers vance of COVID SOPs is- was also present on the bia on the subject for the will go this time around. sued by the government, occasion. The participants last few days. Covid-19 vaccination for youth he said Mosques and assured their full support in According to a private tele- The speaker said that the Sindh government is pro- ing uninterrupted supply of liamentary Secretary for kistanis will be vaccinated to Imambargahs play an effec- this regard. vision channel report it had curing wheat at Rs 2,000 Khayam Abbasi vaccines as planned. National Health Services help prevent the spread of tive and important role in Fawad Chaudhry had been the government of Pa- per 40 kilograms while the The Special Assistant said Dr. Noshin Hamid said that the virus,” she added. She implementing precaution- claimed on Saturday that kistan’s desire to complete farmers of Punjab including ISLAMABAD: It was an- that vaccines were being Pakistan has received more said the government was cur- ary measures and creating the Ramadan moon will arrangements for Hajj on Bahawalpur, Multan, South nounced Monday that the administered in a system- than 900,000 doses of Covid rently providing free vaccines awareness among masses be sighted “clearly” in time in view of the pandem- Punjab and other districts are process of vaccinating young atic manner while the gov- 19 vaccine and those who to citizens and some of the to reduce adverse impacts Karachi, Lahore, Islama- ic, but due to no response worried. citizens against Covid-19 will ernment was also buying choose to get vaccinated at certified private hospitals had of current wave. He added bad, and Peshawar on the from the Saudi side, some be started in phases. Next vaccines for the citizens. He government centers can do also been given permission that Ulema, Mashaikh and evening of 13 April and important matters were still Rabbani tables month, more of the coun- appealed the public to fol- so free of charge. to administer Russian-made Aimma Masajid are on the again on Sunday. awaiting settlement. try’s population will be vac- low the SOPs to contain the She said the registration Sputnik-V vaccines. bill seeking cinated. spread of COVID-19. process has started for peo- Dr. Noshin Hamid said that Talking to media after in- The Special Assistant asked ple over the age of 50, while registration of the public for powers for auguration of a vaccination all the registered citizens to the vaccination campaign for vaccination was slow at the Senate center in Islamabad, Special get their vaccination done at people over the age of 60 beginning but now, people Assistant to Prime Minister their respective centers. He and frontline health workers are slowly becoming aware ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on National Health Services said till now nine hundred was already underway. “We and getting registered. About Peoples Party Senator Raza Dr Faisal Sultan informed thousand people have been are accelerating this process 78% of people have regis- Rabbani tabled a bill seek- about the government’s deci- vaccinated. and want to take it to a stage tered at government vaccina- ing equal powers for Senate sion and said that it is ensur- On the other hand, Par- where a large number of Pa- tion centers, she added. and National Assembly in the upper house of Parlia- ment on Monday. Dr. Faisal The constitutional bill 2021 Is 5G harmful to health? seeks amendments in arti- briefs WHO cles 57, 72, 73, 86, 126, 159, 160, and 166 of the Consti- Court serves notice to PTA Pakistan head tution. “Will the PTA be able to explain whether ISLAMABAD: Special As- He remarked that Senate DNA 5G has adverse effects on health or not ... sistant to Prime Minister has fewer powers compared the world is advancing in information and (SAPM) on National Health to National Assembly, add- KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on technology, why should we ban it?” Services, Regulations & Co- ing that the power should Monday issued a notice to the Pakistan The court, sending a notice to the PTA, ordination, Dr Faisal Sultan be shared between the Telecommunication Technology (PTA), said it would move forward with the pro- on Monday briefed WHO Pa- two houses of Parliament. asking whether 5G technology is harmful ceedings once it receives a response from kistan head Dr Palitha Gunar- “Chief ministers should be to health. The court’s notice came during the telecommunication regulator. athna Mahipala about ongo- allowed to on the floor of a hearing on a petition seeking a ban on It is pertinent to mention here that the ing COVID vaccination in the the Senate.” the 5G technology. International Commission on Non-Ionis- country. Dr Sultan along with Minister of State on Par- During the hearing, the court asked the ing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), after 7 Dr Palitha visited the COVID liamentary Affairs Ali Mu- petitioner to explain how the 5G technol- years of research, released 2020 guidelines vaccination centre located hammad Khan opposed ogy could be harmful to health and wheth- on limiting exposure to electromagnetic at Tarlai, Islamabad to inau- the bill. – APP er anyone had been licensed to roll it out. fields. They include information about 5G. gurate a special vaccination counter. – APP NAB’s strategy being lauded: Chairman NAB’s faith is corruption free Pakistan by adopting Accountability for all” policy on the basis of evidence as per law and Enforcement for eradication of and further improve the performance forthwith with the ability to analyze Staff Report corruption. of officers/officials of NAB as with data in qualitative and quantitative NAB’s faith is corruption free Paki- better quantitative and qualitative im- form having warnings and alarms sys- ISLAMABAD: Justice Javed Iqbal, stan by adopting Accountability for provements in Operational Efficiency tem for violators. Chairman NAB chaired a meeting to all” policy on the basis of evidence Index, rationalized workload, clearly The Chairman NAB appreciated the review overall performance of NAB at as per law. He said that NAB has in- drawn job descriptions and institution- devoted efforts of NAB Headquarters NAB Headquarters troduced a “Combined Investigation al support and supervision. and all regional bureaus and directed During the meeting, it was informed Team” (CIT) system consisting of He said that Monitoring and Eval- to double their efforts in eradication that Operation and Prosecution Divi- two investigation officers and a le- uation System (MES) has been de- of corruption and to recover looted sions of NAB are working closely in gal consultant, financial expert for a veloped for catering the needs of all money from corrupt as NAB is deter- order to have operational and legal fair and transparent inquiry/ investi- concerned having salient features of mined to make Pakistan corruption assistance to all Regional Bureaus gation. This system is not only lend- maintenance of data at each stage free as per law. of NAB in conduct of complaint veri- ing quality. He said that the overall including complaint entry, complaint He said that NAB is an apex national fications, inquires, investigations as conviction ratio in respected ac- verification, inquiry, investigation, anti corruption organization, as per per law and pleading cases of NAB in countability courts is about 68.8 %. prosecution stage and record pres- report of Gillani and Gallup survey, learned Courts. He said that the performance of all ervation of Regional Board Meetings 59 people have shown confidence The Chairman NAB said that NAB Regional Bureau’s of NAB would be and Executive Board Meetings includ- upon NAB. Pakistan is considered has chalked out a very comprehensive conducted on midterm and annual ba- ing case brief was discussed and de- as a role model for SAARC Countries Anti Corruption three pronged Strate- sis at a given criteria under Quantified cided that Monitoring and Evaluation in eradication of Corruption due to gy comprising Awareness, Prevention Grading System in order to review (M&E) System will be implemented NAB’s efforts. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]